Evan Ferguson completes loan switch to Roma
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 pic.twitter.com/Ll2c8vFIhO
— 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.
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