Brighton sign 'versatile' Sweden teenager Yacin Ayari as Seagulls strengthen ahead of European bid
- Planet Sport writer
- 30 January 2023
Sweden international Yasin Ayari has completed a move to Brighton from Allsvenskan club AIK.
The 19-year-old signs a four-and-half-year contract with the Seagulls, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2027.
Midfielder Ayari, who scored four goals in 24 league appearances for AIK last season, was handed his senior Sweden debut in a 2-0 win against Finland earlier this month.
"Yasin is a versatile and technical midfield player, who's good on the ball and capable of playing across the midfield," said Brighton's technical director David Weir.
"He's had an impressive spell in Sweden with AIK, and we are delighted to have completed his transfer and to be welcoming him to the club.
"He will need time to settle here and acclimatise to the Premier League, but we are really looking forward to working with him."
Brighton are enjoying a stellar season, with the team currently sixth in the Premier League table.
Roberto De Zerbi's side are eight points away from the top four and five points adrift of fifth-placed Tottenham.
The Seagulls will be looking to strengthen their bid for European qualification when they take on relegation-threatened Bournemouth on Saturday.
