Evan Ferguson: 'When a club like Roma are interested, it's hard to turn down'

The Italian team have an option to buy the Ireland international. 

Ireland international Evan Ferguson has joined Italian side Roma on a season-long loan from Brighton. Pic: AS Roma

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.

The 20-year-old is the first Irish player to join Roma. He will wear the number 11 jersey.