Brighton Breaks Bank for France U-21 Forward Georginio Rutter

Brighton secured the record transfer of France Under-21 forward Georginio Rutter from Leeds, valued at 40 million pounds. Rutter, 22, signed a five-year deal and previously moved from Hoffenheim to Leeds for 35 million pounds. He scored eight goals last season as Leeds narrowly missed out on promotion.

Brighton secured a significant transfer milestone late Monday by signing France Under-21 forward Georginio Rutter from second-tier Leeds.

The Premier League club announced Rutter's acquisition on a five-year contract, with the record-setting deal reportedly valued at 40 million pounds ($52 million).

Rutter, 22, transitioned to English football in January 2023, moving from Hoffenheim to Leeds in a deal worth up to 35 million pounds ($45.5 million). Last season, he netted eight goals as Leeds fell short of promotion, losing the Championship playoff final to Southampton.

(With inputs from agencies.)