I konkurranse med en rekke andre klubber, har Pompey sikret seg underskriften til 19 år gamle Terry Devlin.

NYHETER: 19-åringen som spiller for det nordirske U21-landslaget har skrevet under på en treårskontrakt med Pompey. Pompey har opsjon på ytterligere ett år.

Terry Devlin kommer fra Glentoran i hjemlandet Nord-Irland. Pompey har betalt et ikke offentliggjort overgangsbeløp for midtbanespilleren som beskrives som en boks-til-boks-midtbanespiller.

Klubber fra høyere nivå enn Pompey var linket til Devlin i sommer og det beskrives som et kupp av Pompey å ha sikret seg den målfarlige midtbanespilleren.

SE OGSÅ: Terry Devlins spillerprofil

Terry Devlins kommentarer til overgangen

«It’s been about for a couple of weeks and I’ve had to keep it quiet, so I’m buzzing to get it over the line. This means everything and it’s something I’ve worked hard for over the past few years. I’ve got an opportunity and have to take it.

I want to learn as much as possible and try to be better ever day to learn and progress. I’m looking forward to that. It’s going to be tough moving away from my family, but they’re only a short plane journey away and can come over whenever.

I hit the ground running at Glentoran and probably did better than I expected, especially towards the end of the season. We went through a tough spell after a good start, but then did well again to secure European football. I’ll always give my all whenever I set foot onto the pitch and want to learn from the manager and great players who are already here.

I can’t wait to get started and get settled in. I’ve never had a pre-season training camp abroad and so I’m looking forward to that. I’m an energetic midfielder who likes to get the ball and I enjoy chipping in with goals, so hopefully I can do that here. I’m not here to make up the numbers – I want to play. Promotion is the aim and that has to be in our minds.”

John Mousinhos kommentarer til overgangen

«Terry was one of the outstanding players in the Northern Irish league last season. He’s an attacking midfielder who adds qualities to our group that we perhaps don’t already have here. Terry can run, he can compete and he can score goals and I’m excited to bring such a talented prospect over to England.

Terry was one of the outstanding players in the Northern Irish league last season. He’s an attacking midfielder who adds qualities to our group that we perhaps don’t already have here. Terry can run, he can compete and he can score goals and I’m excited to bring such a talented prospect over to England.»