Brighton and Hove Albion sign young forward Georginio Rutter from Leeds United

Brighton [UK], August 20 (ANI): Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion announced the signing of Georginio Rutter from Leeds United on a contract until June 2029.

According to Sky Sports, Brighton acquired Rutter's services for a club-record fee ofPound 40m. The 22-year-old became the seventh signing in the ongoing summer transfer window.

It was also reported that Brighton activated thePound 40m release clause to bri