Brighton agrees to hire an ex-Fluminense player; see who

great promise of Fluminense when he appeared to the world, the striker João Pedro is close to making another team change in his career. acting for watford three and a half years ago, JP must be the new reinforcement of the brighton from next season, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

“Exclusive: Brighton are closing a deal to sign Brazilian striker João Pedro, this is where we go! Understand that there is a deal in principle that includes Watford and the player’s side, which should be signed soon – as club sources confirm. Personal terms agreed, long-term deal in place as João has already agreed to join Brighton from next season with a clear and ambitious project“, said the journalist on his social networks.

After standing out in the Fluminense batting categories, João Pedro was sold even before debuting by the professionals, and promptly rose to the main team, so that he could be taken advantage of before his departure. After a year in the top team, João turned 18 and headed to England.

With six months of experience in the country’s second division, Watford managed to gain access for one season, and ended up falling again the following year. Currently, the club occupies the 13th position in the Championship table, and will not return to the Premier League next season, which is one of the reasons for the youngster’s change.

Currently, the Brazilian has 105 games for the team vicarage road, with 23 goals scored, in addition to eight assists. With a promising project accumulated by the good campaign in the Premier League this season, Brighton continues to invest in young talents to qualify its coach’s squad, Roberto De Zerbi.