Premier League club Brighton officially announced the extension of 19-year-old Irish winger Andrew Moran until 2027, the Leprechaun who scored 13 goals in 17 games in the Under-21 Premier League has made his Premier League debut and is regarded by manager De Zelby as an important member of the team next season. As early as 2021, Moran has already attracted the attention of Manchester United and Chelsea, and believes that the Under-20 youngster's next stop will be for the big teams.
Brighton officially announced: We are pleased to confirm that Andrew Moran has signed a new contract until 2027. The Irish Under-21 star made his Premier League debut against Everton in January and was included in the squad for seven other Premier League matches.
David Weier, the club's technical director, said: "Andrew has improved significantly in the youth team and impressed Robert [De Zeerby] with his performances, so he has moved to the first team this season. He worked very hard and deserved this new contract and now he will face the challenge of playing a more important role in the first team. ”
The 19-year-old moved to Brighton in 2020 from Irish domestic club Bray Rangers and contributed 11 goals and 12 assists in 23 Premier League appearances in the Under-18s in 2020-21; Last season he contributed 4 goals and 4 assists in 19 games in the Under-21 Premier League; His performance has continued to improve this season, with seven goals and six assists in his first 17 games, and the highest number of goals and assists in Brighton.
Moran's greatest characteristic is his ability to play in multiple positions, with his favourite positions being forward, right winger and striker, as well as cameo appearances as shadow forward, left winger or central midfielder. In the Football Manager 2023 game, he has a current value of 57 and a maximum potential value of 80, and has good winger and forward statistics, which is a craftable material.
As early as April 2021, the British media reported that Manchester United and Chelsea both sent scouts to visit Moran, and in March this year, some media revealed that Manchester United regarded Moran as one of the targets of summer signings. However, judging from the current situation, the Irish rising star intends to prove himself in Brighton first, if he can play a famous role in the Seagulls Army, why worry about the olive branch of the giants not obediently stretching out.