Footballer with Mayo roots secures €1 million move to top league in Europe
Picture from: Stade de Reims
Professional footballer John Joe Patrick Finn, who has roots in the Mayo town of Ballyhaunis, has secured a move to the French top flight to join Stade de Reims.
The 21-year-old midfielder transfers to Ligue 1 after impressing during his time with La Liga outfit Getafe CF.
The former Real Madrid youth prospect made four league appearances for Getafe this season, including a 24-minute cameo off the bench against Kylian Mbappé and Co at the Santiago Bernabéu last month.
Formé au 𝘎𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘊𝘍, 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 milieu de terrain de 21 ans né à Madrid, possède la double nationalité irlandaise et espagnole. 🇮🇪🇪🇸
— Stade de Reims (@StadeDeReims) January 15, 2025
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Patrick Finn's father hailed from Devlis, Ballyhaunis, making him eligible to represent the Republic of Ireland.
The transfer fee to Reims is believed to be around €1 million. Luka Elsner's side currently sit in 12th place on the table.
