Brighton sign Jurgen Locadia in club-record £14.1million deal from PSV Eindhoven as Chris Hughton bolsters his attacking options

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Brighton have completed a club-record £14.1m move for PSV Eindhoven forward Jurgen Locadia.

The 24-year-old forward has signed a deal with Chris Hughton's Brighton side until June 2022 after completing his medical earlier on Friday.  

Locadia has been in emphatic form in front of goal this season in Holland, netting nine times in 15 Eredivisie matches and can play as a central striker or on the wing.

Jurgen Locadia has completed his record £14.1m move to Brighton from PSV Eindhoven

The Dutchman, who was a target for Wolves in the summer, is currently sidelined by a calf injury he sustained against Ajax in December, but is scheduled to return next month. 

Speaking after sealing the move for Locadia, Hughton told Brighton's official website: 'We are delighted to have signed Jurgen, and pleased to welcome him to the club.

'He is a player we have been aware of for sometime, and it's been no secret we have wanted to add a striker of his type.

Locadia is currently out on the sidelines with a calf injury he suffered against Ajax in December

'He is a strong, powerful and quick centre-forward, with a real eye for goal and will increase our attacking options in the second half of the season.

'Jurgen already has a prolific goal record with PSV in the Dutch top division, and it is one we hope he can continue here with us in the Premier League.'  

The move will see Locadia reunited with his former team-mate Davy Propper, who joined the Seagulls in a £10m switch back in the summer.   

Locadia has been called up to the senior Holland squad on three occasions, but is yet to receive his first full international cap. 

Chris Hughton says he is 'delighted' to have signed the 24-year-old Dutch forward