Rome, July 23 -- Serie A side AS Roma announced the signing of Evan Ferguson from Premier League outfit Brighton & Hove Albion on a loan deal with an option to buy.

The Italian club released a statement to announce Ferguson's arrival on Wednesday, which read, "AS 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."

Born in Bettystown on October 19, 2004, Ferguson became the first ever Irish player to join Roma. He began his career at Bohemian FC and went on to join Brighton in 2021, where he played in the Premier League. In January 2025, he went on loan to West Ham United and made eight appearances.

He made his debut for the Ireland national tea...