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Evan Ferguson completes loan switch to Roma
Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson has completed his loan move to Serie A giants Roma from Brighton & Hove Albion. The 20-year-old Meath man will wear the number 11 shirt for the Italians, who have also an option to buy. Ferguson had scored four goals in 18 senior appearances for his country since his debut in 2022. The former Bohemians forward's club career had stalled at the Seagulls after a series of injuries, with a short spell at West Ham in the second half of last season falling disappointingly flat. Seagulls head coach Fabian Hurzeler said: "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. "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." Welcome to Roma, Evan! 🇮🇪 💛❤ #ASRoma — AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) July 23, 2025 Ferguson will become the first Irish player to represent the three-time Italian champions at senior level. Irish Under 21 international Kevin Zefi is expected to leave the club this summer, having played for Roma's U20 side. Roma finished fifth in the league last season under Claudio Ranieri, who was subsequently replaced by former Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini on a three-year contract. Around one hundred fans showed up at Rome's Ciampino Airport to welcome Ferguson when he arrived in the city on Sunday.
Irish Examiner
11 minutes ago
- 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.
Extra.ie
41 minutes ago
- Extra.ie
Dublin goalkeeper signs with NFL giants from IPP
Mark McNamee is the latest Irish star to hang up his GAA gloves for a move across the pond to the NFL. The former Ballyboden St Enda's goalkeeper has signed for Green Bay Packers after making the International Player Pathway (IPP) programme for 2025. The Dublin native joins another Irish kicker on the roster, Dan Whelan, who signed for the Packers in 2023. Mark McNamee is a former goalkeeper for Ballyboden St Enda's in Dublin. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile Mark is a member of The Leader Kicking group and follows in the footsteps of ex-Down GAA footballer Charlie Smyth, who joined the New Orleans Saints practice squad through the programme last year. 'Another huge moment for the sport in Ireland as more and more teams in College/NFL recognize our elite leg talent,' said Tadhg Leader, the NFL IPP Kicking and Punting coach who the 25-year-old worked with. 'Congrats to you and your family Mark. Let's keep it rolling. Work to do.' Mark joined Canadian Football League franchise BC Lions after being included in the IPP but was released last month after playing two pre-season games for the Vancouver-based franchise. Jude McAtamney made his NFL regular season debut in 2024. Pic:In November, Derry's Jude McAtamney became the first Irish-born placekicker to feature in a regular season NFL game since 1985. He made his debut for New York Giants against the Washington Commanders in a game where he successfully kicked a field goal and some extra points. Meanwhile, Charlie Smyth is still trying to break into the Saints gameday squad after signing a three-year deal in 2024. Other GAA stars such as Rory Beggan and Mark Jackson also impressed at the NFL Combines last year but unfortunately did not receive contract offers.
