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Tottenham Hotspur academy defender Alfie Dorrington, 21, has pulled out of a permanent transfer to Polish club Pogon Szczecin. According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Dorrington had a change of heart and is now seeking a move to a club in England instead. The centre-back, who made his only first-team appearance for Spurs in December 2024 and spent last season on loan at Salford City, has a contract until 2029 but faces a crowded defensive lineup under manager Roberto De Zerbi. Tottenham have been selling several academy talents this summer, including Tynan Thompson, Alfie Devine, and Will Lankshear, while Ashley Phillips attracts interest from Middlesbrough. Dorrington hopes to find stability and regular senior football in the lower divisions of English football.
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Tottenham Hotspur's planned sale of academy defender Alfie Dorrington to Polish side Pogoń Szczecin has fallen through, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.
Deal Called Off After 'Change of Heart'
The 21-year-old centre-back was reported to have agreed to a permanent transfer to the Ekstraklasa club, subject to personal terms and a medical. However, in a surprise development, Dorrington has had a change of heart and is now seeking a move to a club in England instead.
Exclusive: Alfie Dorrington's move to Pogoń is off. Player had a change of heart and is looking for a club ideally in England. — Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 24, 2026
Dorrington's Background
Dorrington progressed through Tottenham's academy and made his first-team debut in December 2024, coming off the bench in a 5-0 Premier League win over Southampton. He spent last season on loan at League Two side Salford City, narrowly missing out on promotion, and also had two separate loan spells at Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen.
Contract and Future Prospects
The defender remains under contract with Tottenham until 2029. However, with manager Roberto De Zerbi already possessing a deep pool of established centre-backs—including recent arrivals Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke—first-team opportunities at Spurs appear limited. Dorrington's only senior appearance for the club remains his debut in December 2024.
A permanent move would have given the English defender a chance to establish himself in senior football rather than continuing through the loan system. His desire to remain in England could see him join a club in the lower divisions, where his physical qualities and experience may prove a strong fit.
This article first appeared on To The Lane And Back and was syndicated with permission.
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Tottenham defender Alfie Dorrington's move to Pogon Szczecin collapses due to change of heart