Aaron Connolly

Ireland striker Aaron Connolly will try and revive his career in Italy after he agreed a loan move to Venezia.

Connolly (22) has fallen down the pecking order with Brighton, as he was loaned out to Middlesbrough last season where he had a disappointing spell. Connolly is the latest Irish player to secure a move to Italy in recent months: Udinese had unveiled underage caps James Abankwah and Festy Ebosele as close season signings while Sligo native Liam Kerrigan has moved to Serie B outfit Como. He has two years left on his contract with the Seagulls but, aware that he was not in the plans of manager Graham Potter this season, he was sounded out about a loan and will spend the term with Venezia.

The 22-year old has struggled for game time in the Premier League over the last 18 months, spending much of last season on loan at Championship side ...

And while eight times capped Irish international hasn't hit those heights since, a move to Venezia who were relegated from Serie A last season, could be an opportunity for him to get his career back on track. Promoted Stories Promoted Stories

Aaron Connolly has made the move to Italy, and joined Serie B side Venezia FC on loan in a bid to reignite his stalling professional career.

Aaron Connolly has recently been on loan with Luton Town and Middlesborough, but will be looking to find a lot more success in his move to mainland Europe. “Aaron is in a position where he wants to play regularly, and this is a great opportunity for him to get games in Italy with Venezia. We reported yesterday that Aaron Connolly was on the verge of calling Venice his new home, and the move has been confirmed just a short while ago.

Connolly has completed a season-long loan from Brighton & Hove Albion to the side that were relegated last season from Serie A.

Good luck to Aaron Connolly, who will spend the 2022/23 season on loan at Serie B side— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) @VeneziaFC_EN. 🇮🇹 The 22-year-old has had a lack of game time with Brighton in recent times and spent the second half of last season on loan to Championship club Middlesbrough. Connolly netted twice in 19 league appearances during that loan move, while with Brighton he has scored five goals across 45 Premier League outings. Connolly has completed a season-long loan from Brighton & Hove Albion to the side that were relegated last season from Serie A.