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Stoke City’s £5m transfer has more than tripled in value

The number crunchers at the CIES Football Observatory believe deadline day signing Justin Devenny is Stoke City's most valuable player

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 12:01 PM
Stoke City’s £5m transfer has more than tripled in value
Key Things to Know
  • CIES Football Observatory calculates that Stoke City midfielder Justin Devenny is now worth between £16m and £18.7m.
  • Devenny joined Stoke City on a permanent deal from Crystal Palace for an initial reported fee of £5m.
  • The 22-year-old scored two goals on his debut in a 4-0 home victory.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Stoke City deadline day signing Justin Devenny has seen his estimated transfer value more than triple according to the CIES Football Observatory. Devenny, who joined the Championship side permanently from Crystal Palace for an initial reported fee of £5 million rising to £6 million, is now valued between £16 million and £18.7 million, making him the club's most valuable asset.

The 22-year-old Northern Ireland international signed a four-year contract and made an immediate impact, scoring twice on his debut in a 4-0 victory. Manager Mark Robins has started Devenny in all four matches since his arrival, praising the versatile midfielder's energy and potential to improve as he gains full match fitness.

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