Shelbourne’s prolific academy striker Gavin Hodgins will take the next step in his career at First Division side Finn Harps.
Finn Harps have snapped up an Ireland underage international whose prolific form has drawn attention from Italy and beyond.
Gavin Hodgins has been watched by clubs from across the UK - including Hull City and Bolton Wanderers - and some on the continent, with Serie A side Bologna and Troy Parrott’s Dutch outfit AZ Alkmaar keeping tabs on the teenager. The 19-year-old will spend next season with the Donegal outfit, where he hopes to bring his academy form at Shelbourne onto the first-team stage.READ MORE: Police launch investigation after Irish manager is targeted by missiles, including bottle of vodkaHodgins’ hopes of making an impact in senior football last year during a loan spell with NIFL Premiership side Glenavon were hit when he was struck down by a virus.
Harps boss Darren Murphy was delighted to land the youngster, saying: “I’m delighted to have Gavin on board for the 2025 season. “He is a brilliant young talent arriving from the Champions Shelbourne and a player who has been capped at underage level with Ireland and someone who can really bring us that bit of quality in the final third.Hodgins added: “I’m very happy to have signed for Finn Harps. It's a great club with great fans. I can’t wait to get going and playing for this club and hopefully have a successful season.
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