Evan Ferguson joins Roma on loan from Brighton

Striker Evan Ferguson has joined Italian side Roma on a season-long loan from Brighton.

The 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."

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