Brighton have swooped for Almere City winger Soufyan Ahannach.

AD says Ahannach has signed a three-year contract with Brighton with the option for another 12 months.

For the moment, Almere are yet to announce the fee involved.

Ahannach, 21, scored 18 goals in the Jupiler League last season and produced 15 assists.

Along with the Seagulls, the midfielder was also interesting Eredivisie pair FC Utrecht and Heerenveen, but Brighton clinched a deal this week.