Brighton defender Lars Dendoncker has signed for St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership.

The 20-year-old has been with the Albion since August 2020, regularly playing for the Under-23 side last term.

Dendoncker, who managed 18 U23 appearances last season, will now spend the entire 2021/2022 season in Scotland with St Johnstone.

Albion's Pathway development manager David Weir said in a statement: "Lars has had a year to settle in after his move from Belgium last summer and this loan represents a great opportunity for him to develop his game in the Scottish Premiership.

"He has had a good year with the under-23s and played consistently well but this move will give him first-team experience.

"St Johnstone won both domestic cups in Scotland last season and this will be good for his development."