Everton sell Scotland's Patterson to Torino
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Everton have sold Scottish international right-back Nathan Patterson to Italian Serie A side Torino, bringing an end to his time at Goodison Park.
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Attributed to original sourceEverton sell Scotland right-back Nathan Patterson to Torino for an undisclosed fee.
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What happened
Everton have completed the sale of Scotland defender Nathan Patterson to Serie A club Torino. The right-back, who has been capped by Scotland at international level, departs Goodison Park for Italian football, where he will look to establish himself in Serie A. Patterson had struggled for regular first-team minutes at Everton, and the move offers him a fresh start abroad.
Chance analysis
Everton offloading Nathan Patterson to Torino reflects both the club's ongoing need to manage their squad and wage bill and Patterson's desire for regular football after limited opportunities at Goodison Park. For Torino, the signing adds an attack-minded right-back with international pedigree to their defensive options in Serie A. The move is a notable one for Scottish football, with another established international choosing to test himself in Italy.
Everton lose squad depth at right-back but reduce wage bill; Torino gain a Scottish international right-back in Serie A.