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Tottenham's first summer signing spotted in club kit - and it's not Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg

New Tottenham recruit Alfie Devine has been spotted in the club's colours for the first time following his move from Wigan Athletic.

Making the switch to north London last month, the talented midfielder is believed to have joined for a fee of £300,000 after the Lilywhites made their move after the Lancashire side had gone into administration.

The 16-year-old had actually been training with the Wigan first team prior to his exit and had only just committed his long-term future to the club after penning a deal in June.

Part of the Wigan side that reached the quarter-finals of the FA Youth Cup this season, seeing off Spurs along the way, the ex-Liverpool academy player has been tipped as one for the future.

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Linking up with Matt Taylor's U18 side for the upcoming campaign, Devine uploaded a picture of himself getting down to work alongside his new teammates on the training pitch at Hotspur Way on Monday evening.

That wasn't the end of his Instagram activity regarding his new club as he paid a visit to the club's stunning home.

Wearing the club's new training wear, the teenager was clearly getting used to his new surroundings as he uploaded a video of the stadium.

Alfie Devine has been putting in the work on the training pitch following his summer move from Wigan (Alfie Devine Instagram)

Given the fact that the youngster made a big impression in his time at Wigan, he could be one day playing with Harry Kane and Co in the first team in the 62,303-seater ground if he carries on his recent progression.

Speaking about the addition of Devine last month, Taylor opened up on the young midfielder and the club's hopes for the new campaign.

"Alfie comes to us hungry to develop and make progress, just like the 10 young men who have moved up from our Under-16s this year," he told the club's official website.

"It’s an exciting time for these players as they start this new chapter in their lives as full-time employees of the football club and begin to understand what’s expected of them, taking on board the DNA of Tottenham Hotspur.

"Now it’s about listening, learning and working as diligently as they possibly can under the circumstances, while we continue to follow the Premier League protocols around returning to training.

"There’s a really positive mood around the place at the moment and we’re all looking forward to the start of the new season.”

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