Evan Ferguson has described his switch to West Ham a “great opportunity” after he was borrowed from Brighton & Hove Albion for the rest of the season.
The striker of the Republic of Ireland, Ferguson, will be reunited with New Hammers Manager Graham Potter And his coaching team, who made his debut to the 20-year-old when they were in Albion in 2022.
“I know the gaffer well and look forward to working under him again,” said Ferguson West Hams website. “I can see and know how Big West Ham United is.
“It was a great opportunity for me to come here. It feels good to be here. When I see the stadium and I’m here today, I have a very good feeling. “
Enter Evan Ferguson ⚒️ pic.twitter.com/hfw1iixz5o
– West Ham United (@westham) February 3, 2025
Evan Ferguson Transfer: Potter ‘excited’
Ferguson was productive in the Premier League 2, but only made one Premier League Brighton left the appearance in front of Potter in September 2022 to Chelsea.
This season he established himself as a regular guest under Potter’s successor Roberto de Zerbi, including a number of nine goals and two templates in 23 games to win the Seagulls Young Player Prize.
“He is a player that we obviously know very well. So I am grateful to the board that I brought him in,” said Potter, who was Seagull’s manager, as Ferguson in 2021 from the Irish side of Bohemians from the Irish Side Bohemians was.
“As a striker, he has many high -quality attributes that we believe will benefit the group over the coming months. We look forward to integrating him into the squad in the squad and seeing him in action in the coming weeks. “
Ready in Claret & Blue 👊 pic.twitter.com/gzqay0ubxa
– West Ham United (@westham) February 3, 2025
Evan Ferguson statistics, goals
Ferguson started in 15 of the first 30 top games from Brighton last season. Three of his six goals scored at home in Newcastle in September 2023.
This achievement led the Premier League all-time top scorer and Magpies legend Alan Shearer Name the teenager at the time “a special talent”But a knee injury restricted Ferguson’s campaign.
In the first season of Brighton Manager Fabian Hurzeler he fought for fitness and shape. He scored once in 15 games and made two league starts.
On the dotted line … 🖊️ pic.twitter.com/tjhqdn9g5c
– West Ham United (@westham) February 3, 2025
West Ham will not be able to call Ferguson for her trip to Chelsea on Monday (8 p.m. GMT) if Potter wants to expand his return of four points in three responsible league games.
Ferguson was able to make his debut in West Ham at home at Brentford on Saturday (3 p.m.) after using Kurz in Nottingham Forest last Saturday as a replacement for Brighton.
In the past on the day of the transmission period, West Ham announced that the playmaker James Ward-Prowsse returned to the club after a loan in Forest.
