The 19-year-old Republic of Eire worldwide has prolonged his present cope with the Seagulls, amid experiences that different Premier League golf equipment had been monitoring his progress.
“Evan deserves this new contract and he has a really large future forward of him,” Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi stated.
Evan Ferguson joined Brighton from Irish facet Bohemians in January 2021 and made his first-team debut later that 12 months in a Carabao Cup tie towards Cardiff.
He has scored 15 instances for the primary crew since then, having opened his account towards Arsenal final December.
De Zerbi added later at his Friday press convention: “We will’t neglect that Evan is a really younger participant and desires time to develop confidence and play, however I’m actually glad for him and his new contract.
“He’s not full as a striker but. There may be room for enchancment however we’re fortunate to have him in our crew.”
Brighton technical director David Weir stated: “Evan is an excellent younger expertise and we’re delighted for him.
“He’s proven his means at membership and worldwide degree, after breaking into the crew in the beginning of the 12 months, and we’re wanting ahead to working with him and watching his continued progress.”
Ferguson made his senior Eire debut in March, scoring in a 3-2 win over Latvia.
He and his team-mates should rapidly get well from their spectacular 2-0 victory away to Ajax within the Europa League on Thursday in time for a Premier League conflict at dwelling to Sheffield United on Sunday.
De Zerbi doesn’t count on defenders Pervis Estupinan and Lewis Dunk or midfielder James Milner to be obtainable towards the Blades in any case three needed to go off injured towards Ajax.
Estupinan had not featured for the reason that 6-1 hammering away to Aston Villa on September 30 on account of a muscle harm, and managed simply 12 minutes in its place in Amsterdam earlier than having to come back off.
