Brighton & Hove Albion Secure Danish Midfielder Matt O'Riley for Five-Year Deal

Brighton & Hove Albion have signed Denmark midfielder Matt O'Riley from Celtic on a five-year contract. While financial details were undisclosed, British media estimates the deal at around 25 million pounds. O'Riley began his career at Fulham and had a successful stint at Celtic, scoring 27 goals in 124 appearances.

Brighton & Hove Albion have officially secured the services of Denmark midfielder Matt O'Riley from Celtic on a five-year contract, the Premier League club announced on Monday. Financial terms were not disclosed, but British media speculate the deal to be approximately 25 million pounds ($33 million).

The 23-year-old, who has twice been capped for Denmark, started his professional journey at Fulham before moving to Milton Keynes Dons in the English League Two. O'Riley transferred to Celtic in 2022, where he tallied 27 goals and 35 assists over 124 appearances.

Brighton, who recently pulled off a surprising 2-1 victory over Manchester United in the Premier League, are slated to host English League One club Crawley Town in the League Cup on Tuesday.

(With inputs from agencies.)