Valentin Barco, who has confirmed he has already signed with the south coast club, could make his Brighton debut at Sheffield United later this month.
Complete-back Throughout the January transfer window, Barco has been strongly connected to a move to the AMEX, as Roberto De Zerbi looks to bolster that position in light of several injury concerns. Although there have been rumors of links to Manchester City and Liverpool as well, Brighton has won the race due to their history of nurturing potential.
The 19-year-old has subsequently finished his medical, and it is believed that the Seagulls and Boca Juniors agreed on a $10 million (around £8 million) fee for him. Although the club has not yet provided an official statement, Barco has already announced his impending move.
“I’m a Brighton player already,” he declared to ESPN in South America. “The football there is completely different from that played here. I’ll have to adjust, maybe not too long. I was unable to get in touch with the coach. I did have a conversation with the present Facu [Facundo Buonanotte].
Since entering the main squad three years ago, Barco, an Argentine under-23 international, has started 35 games at the club level and has been a consistent starter for Boca. Despite losing to Fluminense in the Copa Libertadores final the previous year, he drew attention.
