Brighton boss Graham Potter is delighted with Steven Alzate's new deal.

Alzate signed a new four-year deal with the Seagulls yesterday.

Potter said, “He's been with us from the start and has done very well since he came into the group.

“He's not looked out of place at all; sometimes youngsters can come into the group and have a session or two where you might notice a difference in levels, but that hasn't happened with Steven.

“The others can see his quality every day he's with us, that naturally grows his confidence. It's never straightforward, but he performed well against Newcastle and I think he can continue to develop and improve.

“Against Chelsea he showed his adaptability in terms of starting in one role and then ending the game in midfield, so I've been really pleased with him. We have to make sure he's playing to his strengths as often as we can – he can take the ball in tight situations and is good physically too, as well as being dynamic in his movement."