Ex-Aberdeen star Lewis Ferguson hopes to emulate top Scotland trio with Bologna move

Former Aberdeen and Hamilton Accies midfielder Lewis Ferguson hopes to emulate a few of Scotland's high gamers by shifting to Bologna.

The 23-year-old from Quarter says gamers like Kieran Tierney, Andy Robertson and John McGinn have gone on to have stellar careers which have catapulted them into being the nationwide staff's high stars, and hopes he can get into that bracket.

Ferguson's transfer to Serie A will internet £3million for the Pittodrie membership, with a slice of that going to Accies, who developed the midfielder of their academy.

And Ferguson hopes by additional unlocking his potential at Bologna he can even turn out to be a high participant.

He stated: "Over the previous 5 years or so the nationwide staff has grown and turn out to be a robust staff.

"There's a great deal of expertise, with gamers enjoying in high leagues, from the Premiership to Serie A and past.

"Gamers like Tierney, Robertson and McGinn, who're top-level gamers within the nationwide staff, and I hope by making this transfer to Bologna I can develop right into a high participant alongside these guys."

Ferguson has made the transfer to Bologna from Aberdeen (Picture: SNS Group)

Former Hearts star Aaron Hickey had plenty of recommendation for Ferguson forward of his transfer to Bologna, having been there for 2 years earlier than shifting to English Premier League aspect Brentford, which has helped him enormously.

Ferguson stated: "The blokes have been actually welcoming. Most converse English and so they have made it straightforward to slot in. I've additionally spoken to Aaron earlier than coming right here.

"He was actually optimistic concerning the metropolis, the individuals and the soccer membership. He made it clear that it was the fitting transfer for me.

"My targets for this 12 months are to settle in. It'd take a while, however I wish to settle into town and the staff and play as many video games as attainable.

Aaron Hickey has been a giant assist to Ferguson together with his transfer to Bologna, the place the previous Hearts star performed for 2 years (Picture: SNS Group)

"If I'm enjoying, hopefully I can rating a number of targets and assist the staff out.

"There are plenty of issues I want to enhance on.

"No person is ideal. I wish to be extra cell, stronger and higher in all facets. I consider that is the fitting place and proper workers to assist me develop to turn out to be a greater participant."

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