Alfie Dorrington Turns Down Transfer to Polish Club Pogon Szczecin

Tottenham Hotspur and Polish Ekstraklasa side Pogon Szczecin reached an agreement on a permanent fee for 21-year-old centre-back Alfie Dorrington. The player was scheduled to travel to Poland for a medical and to finalize personal terms. On July 24, 2026, Ben Jacobs confirmed on his X account that Dorrington rejected the move, stating he prefers to continue his career in England. The transfer is therefore off the table.

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Alfie Dorrington progressed through Tottenham’s academy, joining the Under-13s before signing a professional contract. He made a single senior appearance for the first team, playing 13 minutes in the 5-0 Premier League victory over Southampton in 2024. To gain experience, he spent two half-seasons on loan in the Scottish Premiership with Aberdeen, followed by a season at Salford City in League Two. Salford missed automatic promotion to League One by one point and subsequently lost the play-off final at Wembley to Notts County, where Dorrington was an unused substitute.

Tottenham Transfer Collapses After Player Makes U-Turn On Move

Under manager Roberto De Zerbi, Tottenham have altered their defensive personnel, prompting the club to consider permanent departures for fringe players to aid their development. Dorrington’s profile—a ball-playing, press-resistant centre-back with England youth international experience—has attracted interest from clubs in the Championship and League One.

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• Age: 21 years.

Tottenham Transfer Collapses After Player Makes U-Turn On Move

• Tottenham senior debut: 13 minutes in a 5-0 win over Southampton (2024).

Tottenham Transfer Collapses After Player Makes U-Turn On Move

• Loan experience: two half-seasons at Aberdeen (Scottish Premiership) and one full season at Salford City (League Two).

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• Salford City 2025/26 season: missed promotion by one point; lost play-off final at Wembley.

Tottenham Transfer Collapses After Player Makes U-Turn On Move

Tottenham’s recruitment staff have been described as re-evaluating their options for the young defender following the aborted move. Club representatives are reported to be actively pursuing domestic opportunities that match Dorrington’s development goals.

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For Tottenham, the collapse of the Polish deal leaves the club with a squad member who is unlikely to feature regularly in the Premier League, but who may attract interest from lower-division English clubs seeking a technically proficient centre-back. The club’s broader transfer strategy—focused on off-loading peripheral players while reinforcing key areas—remains unchanged.

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Pogon Szczecin, which finished ninth in the Ekstraklasa in the 2025-26 season, loses a potential defensive signing that could have added depth to their back line. The club will need to explore alternative targets as the summer window progresses.

Tottenham defender rejects transfer in dramatic last-minute U-turn

Dorrington’s agents are continuing discussions with interested English clubs, though no specific destination has been announced. Tottenham’s recruitment team will monitor the market for suitable domestic suitors, while Pogon Szczecin is expected to identify alternative defensive options before the transfer window closes.

Tottenham defender rejects transfer in dramatic last-minute U-turn