London Football News

Spurs snap up Irish youngster Melia

Tottenham have agreed the signing of teenage striker Mason Melia from Irish club St Patricks Athletic.

The deal for Melia, 17 is reportedly worth £1.6m – which would be a record fee for a League of Ireland player.




He will remain with St Pat’s until January 2026 before joining Spurs on a five-year contract.

St Pat’s manager Stephen Kenny said: “Mason is a terrific talent with an exceptional attitude and a real appetite for hard work,” Kenny told the club’s website.

“He has had a dramatic impact for one so young, his performances in our Conference League games playing as a central striker against high calibre opposition were of real quality.

“Mason has repeated those performances at international level for Ireland and has a bright future ahead for his country.”