Brighton snap up Sweden U19 striker Viktor Gyokeres for academy side

  • Brighton have completed the signing of striker Viktor Gyokeres
  • The 19-year-old will join from IF Brommapojkarna when window opens in January
  • He will take up a place in the U23 squad after signing a two-and-a-half year deal
  • Gyokeres was the joint-top scorer at the European Under-19 Championship 

By Press Association Reporter

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Brighton have agreed a deal to sign Sweden Under-19 striker Viktor Gyokeres from IF Brommapojkarna.

The 19-year-old will join the Premier League club's Under-23 squad when the transfer window opens on January 1.

He has put pen to paper on a two-and-a-half year contract, which will run until June 2020.


Chris Hughton will have another striker on his books when the January transfer window opens

Chris Hughton will have another striker on his books when the January transfer window opens

Albion's Under-23 coach Simon Rusk told the club's official website: 'We are delighted that we've moved a big step closer to bringing Viktor into the squad.

'He is someone who has an impressive scoring record for his country at Under-19 level, and he will add good competition for places in the forward areas.'

Gyokeres was the joint leading goalscorer in this summer's European Under-19 Championship, scoring three times in three appearances.

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