Brighton to sign midfielder Diego Gomez in January

Brighton & Hove Albion have agreed a deal to sign Paraguay international midfielder Diego Gomez from MLS side Inter Miami in January.

Head coach Fabian Hurzeler told Brighton's official website: “We’re looking forward to working with Diego very soon. He has already made a real impression both at club and international level.

“Like all young players who come to us from abroad he will need a period of adjustment to the Premier League, but I feel he can make a big contribution and I’m looking forward to working with him.”

Technical director David Weir added, “We’re pleased to welcome Diego to the club, and we believe he will be a very good addition to our squad.

“He’s a dynamic midfielder player who can contribute goals and assists and we believe his physical profile will be important as he adjusts to the challenge of the Premier League.

“He has only recently finished the MLS campaign so we’re confident he will be ready to compete for a place in the squad when he joins us next month.”

Who is Diego Gomez?

The 21-year-old, born on 27 March 2003, made his senior debut for Libertad in his home country in 2022, going on to make 40 appearances and score five goals.

A year later, he was signed by David Beckham’s Inter Miami, going on to play alongside the likes of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. He has helped them reach the MLS playoffs and qualify for next summer’s FIFA Club World Cup.

Gomez has represented Paraguay at Under-20 and Under-23 level, and has since won 12 caps for the senior team, with his first goal being the winner against Brazil in a FIFA World Cup qualifier.