Tottenham Hotspur have bolstered their youth ranks with the signing of promising attacking midfielder Max McFadden from Leeds United.
In an official statement released today, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (THFC) confirmed the capture of 19-year-old Max McFadden, following his departure from Leeds United. The talented midfielder has signed a contract with Spurs that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2027.
“We are delighted to announce the signing of Max McFadden following his departure from Leeds United,” the club said in a brief statement. “The 19-year-old attacking midfielder has signed a contract with the Club until 2027 and will join up with our Under-21 squad ahead of the 2025/26 season.”
McFadden, who has come through the youth ranks at Leeds, has been tipped as one of the more exciting young midfielders in English football. Known for his creative flair, vision, and ability to operate between the lines, he impressed for Leeds United’s U21 side last season, registering multiple assists and key goals in Premier League 2 competition.
While he did not make a senior appearance for Leeds, McFadden was frequently involved in first-team training sessions under the club’s former head coach and was included in several matchday squads, demonstrating the club’s high regard for his potential. With his contract at Elland Road having come to an end, Spurs moved quickly to secure his services.
The move to north London offers McFadden a fresh start and the chance to develop further in a club renowned for nurturing young talent. At Spurs, he will join the Under-21 squad, which has already become a platform for young players to break through into the senior setup under head coach Ange Postecoglou’s philosophy of fluid, attacking football.
Sources close to the player suggest that McFadden was drawn to Tottenham’s emphasis on youth development and their reputation for providing a pathway to the first team. The club’s track record in recent years—highlighted by the emergence of players such as Dane Scarlett and Alfie Devine—made the decision easier for the young midfielder.
Though primarily an attacking midfielder, McFadden is versatile and capable of playing deeper in midfield or even in wide positions. His technical ability and footballing intelligence have made him a standout performer at youth level, and Tottenham are believed to see him as a long-term project who could potentially transition into the senior squad over the coming seasons.
Fans eager to see McFadden in action may get their first look during pre-season friendlies or Premier League 2 fixtures, where he is expected to be a key figure in the club’s Under-21 campaign.
With the signing now confirmed, attention will turn to how McFadden adapts to life at Hotspur Way and how quickly he can push for involvement with the first-team squad. For now, though, Spurs supporters can look forward to tracking the progress of another bright young talent added to the club’s ever-growing pool of prospects.
