OFFICIAL: Brighton secure Deportivo star

Matt Morley 5 years ago 1.6k |

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Andone will officially join the club on June 8. Twitter/OfficialBHAFC

Brighton & Hove Albion have confimed the signing of Deportivo La Coruña striker Florin Andone for an undisclosed fee.

The Romanian will officially join the club once the international transfer window opens on June 8.

Andone has agreed a five-year deal with the 'Seagulls', leaving the Galician side after they were relegated from La Liga.

The 25-year-old scored 18 goals in 69 games for Depor during his two-year stay with the club.

Brighton boss Chris Hughton was delighted with the signing, telling the club's official website: “We are delighted that Florin has agreed to join us. He is a player that we have tracked for some time, and he will add a new dimension to our attacking options.

“He is a very hard-working player, and has proven his quality at the highest level in Spain, as well as at international level. I am looking forward to working with him next season.”

Andone was born in Romania but move to Spain at a young age. He has won 21 international caps for his country of birth.