Chelsea signal Buonanotte from Brighton as Jackson closes in on Bayern swap

Chelsea have accomplished the signing of Facundo Buonanotte on mortgage from Brighton and Hove Albion.

The attacking midfielder, who has been capped twice by Argentina, has joined the Blues on a season-long mortgage deal, with Enzo Maresca wanting so as to add additional depth to his squad.

The 20-year-old started his skilled profession at Rosario Central, earlier than sealing a transfer to Brighton in January 2023.

Buonanotte, who was loaned out to Leicester Metropolis final time period, has racked up 71 Premier League appearances over three seasons, tallying 13 objective involvements (9 objectives and 4 assists).

Facundo Buonanotte has joined the Blues on a season-long mortgage from Brighton and Hove Albion. pic.twitter.com/OjGi7uJd4b

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“I’m very blissful to hitch Chelsea,” mentioned Buonanotte.

“It’s an ideal alternative for me and I’m simply wanting so as to add as a lot to the squad as potential, assist the staff and assist the employees.”

In the meantime, it has been reported that Chelsea have agreed a take care of German giants Bayern Munich for wantaway striker Nicolas Jackson.

The striker was in Munich to finish the formalities of a beforehand agreed switch over the weekend, however the transfer broke down attributable to Liam Delap’s damage.

Chelsea, although, recalled Marc Guiu from his mortgage at Sunderland, releasing up the house for Jackson to depart.

There may be anticipated to be one other outgoing from Chelsea within the type of 19-year-old Tyrique George, who’s reportedly set for a transfer to Fulham.