Brighton signed Denmark midfielder Matt O'Riley from Scottish champions Celtic in a deal worth a reported £25 million ($33 million) on Monday.
The 23-year-old agreed to a five-year contract with the Premier League club and will move to the Amex Stadium subject to international clearance.
We can confirm that Matt O'Riley has joined English Premier League side, Brighton & Hove Albion.
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) August 26, 2024
Everyone at #CelticFC would like to thank Matt for his vast contribution and efforts for the Club.
Best of luck and thank you, Matt 🍀
O'Riley featured more than 100 times for the Hoops after arriving from Milton Keynes Dons in 2022, scoring 27 goals and helping Celtic win the Scottish Premiership three times.
He hit 19 goals and also contributed 18 assists during Celtic's title-winning campaign last term.
Celtic had rejected several offers for O'Riley from Europa League holders Atalanta and Spanish club Atletico Madrid before finally accepting Brighton's bid.
Welcome to the Albion, Matt O'Riley! 🇩🇰 pic.twitter.com/44NgSIVa7G
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) August 26, 2024
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler said: "He plays a very specialist position. He is very good at occupying and attacking the right space and likes making deep runs, knowing when to attack at the right time.
"He enjoys getting forward and attacking the opponent's penalty area, but he also has a good defensive instinct. That balance makes him special.
"He is a great character, and has a good ambition to succeed and that's something which is very important for us."