News: Billy Gilmour Joins Brighton Hove Albion

Promising Midfielder Makes Move to Premier League

July 1, 2023

Today, English Premier League club Brighton Hove Albion announced the signing of young Scottish midfielder Billy Gilmour from Chelsea FC. The 21-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the Seagulls and will join the squad for pre-season training next week.

Gilmour, who has been capped nine times by Scotland, is widely regarded as one of the most exciting young talents in British football. He made his professional debut for Chelsea in 2019 and quickly became a regular in the first team, making over 50 appearances for the Blues.

Brighton boss Graham Potter is delighted to have secured the services of Gilmour. He said: "Billy is a fantastic young player with great potential. He is a technically gifted midfielder with a good range of passing and an excellent work ethic. We are delighted to have him join our club and we believe he can be a key player for us in the future."

Gilmour is also excited about the move to Brighton. He said: "I am thrilled to be joining Brighton Hove Albion. It's a great club with a good manager and a talented squad. I believe this is the perfect place for me to continue my development and I can't wait to get started."

The signing of Gilmour is a major coup for Brighton. He is a promising young player with a bright future, and he is sure to be a valuable addition to the Seagulls' squad.