English club Brighton has officially announced the signing of Mainz striker Brian Gruda, the Seagulls' press service reports.

According to the source, the contract with Gruda is valid until the summer of 2028. Brighton paid about £25 million for the 20-year-old.
"I'm really excited about the opportunity to work with Brian. I saw how much of an impression he made last season in the Bundesliga and I really admire him as a player."
The EPL will be a different challenge for him, but I'm looking forward to working with him and helping him develop his great potential," said Gürzeler.