Nathan Patterson has completed a surprise deadline-day switch from Everton to Serie A side Torino, signing a three-year deal for an initial €1 million (£850,000) with Everton retaining a 30% sell-on clause. The 24-year-old Scotland international right-back arrived in Turin on Tuesday morning to undergo his medical before putting pen to paper on a contract that will run until summer 2029.
The transfer, agreed in the final hours before the English window closed at 11pm, represents a modest upfront fee but includes a substantial future upside for Everton should Patterson’s value rebound in Italy. Torino are understood to have secured 70% of the player’s economic rights for the €1 million outlay, with the Premier League club keeping a 30% stake on any future sale. The arrangement reflects Patterson’s diminished standing at Goodison Park after a spell blighted by injuries and competition for places, yet also signals Torino’s belief that the former Rangers academy graduate can rediscover his form in Serie A.
From Rangers to the Premier League – and now Turin
Patterson joined Everton from Rangers in January 2022 and made 68 appearances across all competitions during his four-and-a-half years on Merseyside. He made his Toffees debut in an FA Cup fifth-round win over Boreham Wood in March 2022, then featured in 19 Premier League matches in his first full season. Despite that early promise, he fell down the pecking order under successive managers and was deemed surplus to requirements as Everton sought to reshape their full-back options before the deadline.
On the international stage, Patterson has been a regular for Scotland and featured in this summer’s 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, earning caps against Haiti, Morocco and Brazil as part of Steve Clarke’s squad. His experience at the tournament, combined with his pace and defensive discipline, is expected to make him an immediate asset for Torino as they look to bolster their defensive flanks for the 2026-27 Serie A campaign.
What it means for Everton and Torino
For Everton, the deal closes another chapter in a busy deadline day. The sell-on clause provides a potential financial safety net if Patterson thrives in Italy, while freeing up wages and squad space for incoming targets. For Torino, Patterson offers a low-risk, high-upside addition to their defensive options, with the club’s sporting director Gianluca Petrachi having identified the Scot as a key target. He will join fellow countryman Che Adams at the club, reuniting two Scottish internationals in Turin.