Brighton defender Leo Ostigard has secured a move to Genoa in Serie A.

The 22-year-old was recalled from his loan spell at Championship side Stoke City.

He is now heading to the Serie A club for the rest of the season, where he will play an important first team role.

General manager at Genoa, Johannes Spors, said per The Argus: "With his mentality as a fighter, Østigård will be able to make an important contribution".

At Genoa, Ostigard will play under the tutelage of former AC Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko.