Evan Ferguson: Brighton and Republic of Eire striker indicators new contract operating till 2029 | Soccer Information

Evan Ferguson has signed a brand new long-term contract with Brighton which is able to hold him on the membership till June 2029.

The highly-rated 19-year-old striker has 5 objectives in 10 Premier League video games this season, together with a hat-trick in Brighton’s win over Newcastle in September. The Republic of Eire worldwide dedicated his future to the south coast membership earlier this week.

“Evan deserves this new contract and he has a really massive future forward of him,” mentioned Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi.

The membership’s technical director David Weir added: “Evan is a superb younger expertise and we’re delighted for him. He is proven his potential at membership and worldwide stage, after breaking into the crew firstly of the 12 months, and we’re wanting ahead to working with him and watching his continued progress.”

Ferguson joined Brighton in January 2021 from Irish aspect Bohemians and after making his debut within the Carabao Cup in opposition to Cardiff later that 12 months he appeared within the Premier League for the primary time in February 2022.

Since then he has confirmed to be a rising star of the sport, scoring thrice in eight worldwide appearances for his nation and turning into the primary participant since Wayne Rooney to attain 10 Premier League objectives in a calendar 12 months as a teen.

The making of Brighton ahead who might develop right into a £100m participant

“At simply [19], the impression Ferguson had throughout his breakthrough season each on Brighton’s assault and opposition defences has been pronounced sufficient for some sharp minds in soccer to declare he might develop right into a £100m participant.

“Nobody concerned within the Republic of Eire worldwide’s youth would mark that as hyperbole. These working with Ferguson now consider we’re being handled to a reside showcase of a Premier League nice within the making.”

Learn Melissa Reddy’s in-depth characteristic on the rise of Evan Ferguson

What’s subsequent for Ferguson and Brighton?

Brighton’s ultimate fixture earlier than the worldwide break comes on Sunday as they host Sheffield United within the Premier League; kick-off 2pm. Comply with the sport on the Sky Sports activities web site and App, the place you can even watch free highlights of the sport from shortly after full-time.