Brighton to signal MLS midfielder Gomez

Brighton have agreed to signal Paraguay worldwide Diego Gomez from MLS membership Inter Miami subsequent month.

The 21-year-old midfielder will be part of the Premier League membership on January 1, when the switch window opens.

He moved to Inter Miami in July 2023, making 28 appearances this season and scoring six objectives as they certified for the Membership World Cup subsequent summer time.

Gomez additionally represented Paraguay on the Paris Olympics, serving to them attain the quarter-finals earlier than shedding to Egypt on penalties.

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler stated: “We’re wanting ahead to working with Diego very quickly. He has already made an actual impression each at membership and worldwide stage.

“Like all younger gamers who come to us from overseas, he’ll want a interval of adjustment to the Premier League, however I really feel he could make a giant contribution and I’m wanting ahead to working with him.”

Brighton technical director David Weir added: “He’s a dynamic midfielder who can contribute objectives and assists.

“He has solely just lately completed the MLS marketing campaign, so we’re assured he can be able to compete for a spot within the squad when he joins us subsequent month.”