Former Bray Wanderers starlet Andrew Moran completes loan move to Blackburn Rovers

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Ireland under-21 international Andrew Moran has completed a loan move to Blackburn Rovers from Brighton.

Moran – formerly of Bray Wanderers and St Joseph’s Boys – has impressed coming through the ranks at Brighton since he joined the club in 2020. ‘

He has already made his Premier League debut for the Seagulls, coming on as a substitute in a 4-1 win away to Everton.

And when he played at the Carlisle Grounds, Moran became the youngest player in Bray’s history when he made his debut aged 15 against Wexford.

Last season he mainly featured for Brighton’s under-21s – scoring 13 goals and claiming six assists in 23 appearances.

The teenager also signed a new four-year deal at the Amex Stadium in April.

Blackburn Director of Football Gregg Broughton said: “We are delighted to welcome Andy to Blackburn Rovers.

“He is a player that we have worked hard on all summer to attract to the club.

“Andy in one of the many talented young Irish players to have been recruited by Brighton and he will bring a great attacking threat to our squad.

“He is capable of playing centrally and in wide areas, he is very comfortable in possession and he is aggressive without the ball.



“We would like to thank Brighton for their support with this loan deal, which we hope will be very successful for all parties.”

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