Attacking midfielder Facundo Buonanotte will leave Rosario Central for Brighton when the January transfer window opens.

Brighton announced on their official website that Buonanotte, 17, is on his way.

"Facundo is a player that we have been aware of for a while and that we have been watching for a while," says Brighton technical director David Weir.

"We are delighted that we have now reached an agreement with Rosario and we look forward to welcoming Facundo to Brighton in January next year."

Buonanotte has managed to score four goals and provided two assists in 34 competitive matches for Rosario Central.