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The Star
12 minutes ago
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- The Star
Soccer-Brighton's Irish forward Ferguson seeks Roman revival in loan move
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Nations League - Play-offs - Second Leg - Republic of Ireland v Bulgaria - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - March 23, 2025, Republic of Ireland's Evan Ferguson celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/File Photo (Reuters) -Ireland striker Evan Ferguson has joined AS Roma on a season-long loan from Brighton & Hove Albion, the Serie A club said on Wednesday, with the 20-year-old looking to kick-start his career after a couple of uninspiring seasons. "Roma are delighted to announce the signing of Evan Ferguson from Brighton & Hove Albion. Ferguson will join Roma on loan with an option to buy," Roma said in a statement. Ferguson joined Brighton from Irish club Bohemians in January 2021 at the age of 16, making his senior debut in August of that year under Graham Potter. The 2022-23 campaign marked his breakthrough, with Ferguson scoring 10 goals in 25 appearances across all competitions and earning his senior debut for Ireland. But injuries soon disrupted his momentum. A cruciate ligament tear cut short his 2023-24 season, a campaign where Ferguson netted a hat-trick against Newcastle United in September but saw him struggle to hold down a regular starting place under Roberto De Zerbi. Last season, after failing to impress new Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler, Ferguson went on loan to West Ham United in February, making only one start in eight goalless appearances under former Brighton manager Potter. Ferguson will now look to revive his form under Roma's new manager Gian Piero Gasperini, who previously transformed Atalanta from relegation contenders into a top-four Serie A side — while also rejuvenating the careers of numerous players. Gasperini's record of turning inconsistent strikers - including Duvan Zapata, Luis Muriel, Ademola Lookman and Gianluca Scamacca - into prolific scorers offers real hope for Ferguson as he seeks a fresh start in the Italian capital. There has certainly been plenty of optimism in Rome around Ferguson's arrival, with Monday's Il Romanista newspaper featuring the striker on the front page alongside the headline 'The Irishman'. Ferguson looked taken aback on Sunday as he arrived at Ciampino airport, where a large group of Roma fans were already chanting his name and clamouring for autographs, all before he had even completed his medical or signed a contract. (Reporting by Trevor Stynes; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
Irish Examiner
12 minutes ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Roma confirm season-long loan signing of Evan Ferguson
Roma have confirmed the signing of Evan Ferguson on a season-long loan from Brighton. The deal includes an option for the Serie A side to buy the Ireland international. Good luck to Evan Ferguson who has joined Serie A side Roma on a season-long loan. 🤝 The 20-year-old is the first Irish player to join Roma. He will wear the number 11 jersey. 'Evan had a challenging period across the past season and a half, and it has been one disrupted by niggling injury issues which hasn't allowed him a run of games," said Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler. 'He is over those injuries and has come back in great shape. Now he really wants to play regularly. This is an exciting opportunity in a strong league and with the prospect of European football. 'We wish Evan well for the season ahead and will be watching his progress closely throughout the season.' Ferguson spent the latter half of last season on loan at West Ham, making eight appearances in a disappointing spell. In 80 appearances for Brighton, he has scored 17 goals.
Straits Times
13 minutes ago
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- Straits Times
Brighton's Irish forward Ferguson seeks Roman revival in loan move
Find out what's new on ST website and app. FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Nations League - Play-offs - Second Leg - Republic of Ireland v Bulgaria - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - March 23, 2025, Republic of Ireland's Evan Ferguson celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne/File Photo Ireland striker Evan Ferguson has joined AS Roma on a season-long loan from Brighton & Hove Albion, the Serie A club said on Wednesday, with the 20-year-old looking to kick-start his career after a couple of uninspiring seasons. "Roma are delighted to announce the signing of Evan Ferguson from Brighton & Hove Albion. Ferguson will join Roma on loan with an option to buy," Roma said in a statement. Ferguson joined Brighton from Irish club Bohemians in January 2021 at the age of 16, making his senior debut in August of that year under Graham Potter. The 2022-23 campaign marked his breakthrough, with Ferguson scoring 10 goals in 25 appearances across all competitions and earning his senior debut for Ireland. But injuries soon disrupted his momentum. A cruciate ligament tear cut short his 2023-24 season, a campaign where Ferguson netted a hat-trick against Newcastle United in September but saw him struggle to hold down a regular starting place under Roberto De Zerbi. Last season, after failing to impress new Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler, Ferguson went on loan to West Ham United in February, making only one start in eight goalless appearances under former Brighton manager Potter. Ferguson will now look to revive his form under Roma's new manager Gian Piero Gasperini, who previously transformed Atalanta from relegation contenders into a top-four Serie A side — while also rejuvenating the careers of numerous players. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Singapore's domestic recycling rate drops to all-time low of 11% Singapore HDB launches 10,209 BTO and balance flats, as priority scheme for singles kicks in Singapore Local buyers are key to recovery of prime district condo market Singapore New online channel for public to report illegal ride-hailing services Singapore Ex-Tanjong Pagar United footballer charged with assault after Singapore Premier League match in Feb Business Singapore core inflation stays unchanged in June but uncertainties to outlook remain high Life The Projector will resume daily screenings at Golden Mile Tower. Is it exiting Cineleisure next? Singapore Youth Courts will take a new approach to cases, focused on underlying issues and supporting needs Gasperini's record of turning inconsistent strikers - including Duvan Zapata, Luis Muriel, Ademola Lookman and Gianluca Scamacca - into prolific scorers offers real hope for Ferguson as he seeks a fresh start in the Italian capital. There has certainly been plenty of optimism in Rome around Ferguson's arrival, with Monday's Il Romanista newspaper featuring the striker on the front page alongside the headline 'The Irishman'. Ferguson looked taken aback on Sunday as he arrived at Ciampino airport, where a large group of Roma fans were already chanting his name and clamouring for autographs, all before he had even completed his medical or signed a contract. REUTERS
CNA
13 minutes ago
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- CNA
Brighton's Irish forward Ferguson seeks Roman revival in loan move
Ireland striker Evan Ferguson has joined AS Roma on a season-long loan from Brighton & Hove Albion, the Serie A club said on Wednesday, with the 20-year-old looking to kick-start his career after a couple of uninspiring seasons. "Roma are delighted to announce the signing of Evan Ferguson from Brighton & Hove Albion. Ferguson will join Roma on loan with an option to buy," Roma said in a statement. Ferguson joined Brighton from Irish club Bohemians in January 2021 at the age of 16, making his senior debut in August of that year under Graham Potter. The 2022-23 campaign marked his breakthrough, with Ferguson scoring 10 goals in 25 appearances across all competitions and earning his senior debut for Ireland. But injuries soon disrupted his momentum. A cruciate ligament tear cut short his 2023-24 season, a campaign where Ferguson netted a hat-trick against Newcastle United in September but saw him struggle to hold down a regular starting place under Roberto De Zerbi. Last season, after failing to impress new Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler, Ferguson went on loan to West Ham United in February, making only one start in eight goalless appearances under former Brighton manager Potter. Ferguson will now look to revive his form under Roma's new manager Gian Piero Gasperini, who previously transformed Atalanta from relegation contenders into a top-four Serie A side — while also rejuvenating the careers of numerous players. Gasperini's record of turning inconsistent strikers - including Duvan Zapata, Luis Muriel, Ademola Lookman and Gianluca Scamacca - into prolific scorers offers real hope for Ferguson as he seeks a fresh start in the Italian capital. There has certainly been plenty of optimism in Rome around Ferguson's arrival, with Monday's Il Romanista newspaper featuring the striker on the front page alongside the headline 'The Irishman'. Ferguson looked taken aback on Sunday as he arrived at Ciampino airport, where a large group of Roma fans were already chanting his name and clamouring for autographs, all before he had even completed his medical or signed a contract.
BBC News
14 minutes ago
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- BBC News
Brighton striker Ferguson joins Roma on loan
Striker Evan Ferguson has joined Italian side Roma on a season-long loan from Republic of Ireland international is attempting to rebuild his career after injury and a loss of form resulted in him dropping down the pecking order at the Seagulls. "Evan had a challenging period across the past season and a half, and it has been one disrupted by niggling injury issues," said Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler."He really wants to play regularly and this is an exciting opportunity in a strong league and with the prospect of European football." Ferguson joined West Ham on loan for the second half of last season but made only eight appearances and started once under then manager Graham was pictured on social media meeting Roma fans and signing autographs in advance of the move to the Serie A 20-year-old was nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year award following a stellar 2022-23 campaign, when he scored nine goals and made his senior international he has scored only one goal at club level since November 2023 and was unlikely to play a significant role under Hurzeler at the start of the current campaign.
