Alfie Whiteman has been handed an incredible opportunity by Tottenham Hotspur after spending 16 years at the club.

Alfie Whiteman called time on his career in professional football last summer after coming through the Tottenham youth academy and being part of the first-team squad for several years.

The goalkeeper was always a long way down the pecking order and did not make a single appearance for the Spurs first-team despite spending some time on loan and being part of a few matchday squads.

After hanging up his boots, the 27-year-old will now explore one of his other big passions, with the club assisting him in his efforts to do.

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Back in October of last year, Whiteman admitted that he decided to quit football to explore his love of photography, and the club are now assisting him with the next phase of his career.

Tottenham have revealed on their official website that the former goalkeeper will launch his debut art exhibition and accompanying photo book at the stadium’s OOF Gallery from 1 May.

The club have announced: “Alfie’s first exhibition of photographs and accompanying book – Alfie Whiteman: ‘A Loan’ – will be housed at the OOF Gallery, part of the Tottenham Experience...