Terry Devlin: Portsmouth sign Glentoran midfielder for undisclosed fee
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Terry Devlin (left) helped Glentoran qualify for qualify for the Europa Conference League last season
Portsmouth have signed midfielder Terry Devlin from Irish Premiership side Glentoran on an initial three-year deal, for an undisclosed fee.
The 19-year-old scored six goals in 44 games last season and his contract includes the option of a further year.
"Terry can run, he can compete and score goals," Pompey head coach John Mousinho told the the club website, external.
"He's an attacking midfielder who adds qualities to our group that we don't already have.
"We do feel that he has a very promising future in the game, but we also believe that he can make an impact for us during the forthcoming season."
Devlin, who has played for Northern Ireland Under-21s and trained with the senior men's team, is Portsmouth's fourth signing this summer.
Analysis
Andy Moon, BBC Radio Solent's Portsmouth Commentator
Head coach John Mousinho has previously talked about the Northern Irish league as having talents who can make the successful switch to England.
He witnessed that first hand with the likes of Gavin Whyte and Mark Sykes while at Oxford.
Devlin fits in with the club's policy of buying young players to develop - he's an attacking midfielder or "8" in old money.
Four signings in a week is a good start for Portsmouth.
They'll hope for more next week with Gavin Whyte and Di'Shon Bernard still on their wish list.