Shamrock Rovers have confirmed the transfer of exciting 16-year-old midfielder Kevin Zefi to Inter Milan.
The former St Kevin's Boys talent came to the Hoops in the spring of 2019 and made an instant impression.
In September 2020, he became the youngest goalscorer in League of Ireland history when netting for Shamrock Rovers II against Longford Town in their First Division clash.
PSV Eindhoven and Juventus were among the other clubs interested in his signature but the Serie A giants won the race.
"I went over [to Milan] in February for a month. I was just getting a feel for the team, seeing how it was and I liked it," said Zefi who played for the Republic of Ireland Under-17s in their back-to-back friendlies with Mexico on Monday and Tuesday.
"I have been learning Italian and I knew a little bit before that. I have some family in Italy and I'm doing it in school so I think I'm good with it.
"[Shamrock Rovers academy coaches] Thomas Morgan and Dessie Baker helped me to grow as a player and I have to thank them for that and for all the advice they gave me.
"I really appreciate everything they did for me in the short space of time I worked for them. I'd like to thank also Aidan Price for giving me the opportunity to play for the B team last season and express myself and I’d like to thank Shane Robinson, head of the Academy."
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