Global betting company 1xBet talks about our footballers who have faced new challenges in the off-season.
Evan Ferguson (from Brighton & Hove Albion to AS Roma on loan for €3 million)
Two years ago, Evan Ferguson was considered one of the most promising players in the Premier League, but injuries prevented him from reaching his potential. This summer, our lad moved to AS Roma, who are now managed by Gian Piero Gasperini. The coach was personally interested in the striker and trusts him more than Artem Dovbyk, La Liga’s top scorer in 2023-24. Evan moved to Rome on loan, but the club has an option to buy him for €40 million.
Caoimhín Kelleher (from Liverpool to Brentford for €14.8 million)
Caoimhín Kelleher won the Champions League and all domestic trophies with Liverpool, but had no chance of replacing Alisson Becker in the starting line-up. Now the 26-year-old goalkeeper will try to gain recognition at Brentford. The Bees lost many of their leaders during the summer transfer window, so our national team’s goalkeeper will have plenty of opportunities to show his skills.
Finn Azaz (from Middlesbrough to Southampton for €13.9 million)
Last season, the midfielder scored 12 goals and provided 11 assists in 46 matches for Middlesbrough. Such productivity attracted the interest of Southampton, who were relegated from the Premier League but have no intention of staying in the Championship. Finn Azaz became the Saints’ most expensive signing in the last transfer window and has made a successful start to the season with his new team.
Adam Idah (from Celtic to Swansea City)
The forward has returned to the EFL Championship after a season and a half at Celtic. Adam Idah scored 20 goals last season and is at the peak of his career. The current season could be his breakthrough and pave the way for him to play for a Premier League team.
Kasey McAteer (from Leicester City to Ipswich Town for €13.9 million)
Last season, Kasey McAteer played 18 matches for Leicester City in the Premier League, but only managed to secure a spot in the starting line-up in the last few rounds. The transfer to Ipswich Town will certainly benefit him – head coach Kieran McKenna values fast and hard-working players. It’s also worth noting that Kasey’s transfer is one of the ten most expensive in the Tractor Boys’ history.
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Jason Redmond
From Gorey, Jason is the owner of Wexford Weekly. He is also a post-primary English and History teacher.
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