Brighton to sign Argentinian teenager Facundo Buonanotte in January

Brighton have reached an agreement to sign attacking midfielder Facundo Buonanotte from Club Atletico Rosario Central in January.The 17-year-old will become Brighton’s first signing under new boss Roberto De Zerbi once the transfer window opens again, subject to a work permit and all regulatory approvals.The Argentine only made his senior professional debut in February and received his first call-up to his country’s under-20 side three months later.Brighton technical director David Weir said: ‘Facundo is a player we have been aware of for some time, and we have been watching for a while.’We are delighted we have now reached an agreement with Rosario, and we look forward to welcoming Facundo to Brighton in January next year.’Registration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalismBy registering, you will also enjoy limited access to Premium articles, exclusive newsletters, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalistsAlready have an account? sign inRegistration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalismBy registering, you will also enjoy limited access to Premium articles, exclusive newsletters, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalistsAlready have an account? sign inPA ReadyRoberto De ZerbiDavid WeirBrighton and Hove AlbionBrighton will sign Facundo Buonanotte in January (Gareth Fuller/PA)PA Archive