Brighton have signed Alexis Mac Allister from Argentinos Juniors on a four-and-a-half-year running until the summer of 2023.
The 20-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Brighton all month and Chris Hughton’s side have finally got a deal over the line for the young midfielder for a reported £7m fee.
Mac Allister, who plays for Argentinos Juniors alongside brothers Francis and Kevin, has been loaned back to the Superliga outfit for the remainder of the season.
“Alexis is an exciting young player that we have brought in for the future and he has already made a big impact playing in Argentina,” Hughton told the club’s official website.
“It is in the best interests of all three parties to allow him to return to Juniors, as he will be able to continue playing regular first-team football in a very competitive league.
“We will keep a close eye on his development over the coming months, and it is a pleasure to welcome him to the football club.”
Mac Allister, who can play in a deep-lying midfield position and further forward, has scored three goals in nine league games for Juniors this season.
Furthermore, only two players are being fouled more times per game than Mac Allister (3.1) in the Superliga.
