French U/21 striker Georginio Rutter is set to join Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion following a verbal agreement. The 22-year-old Leeds striker is expected to undergo a medical soon, with Brighton prepared to activate his £40 million release clause.
? EXCL: Brighton & Hove Albion activate £40m release clause in contract of Leeds United forward Georginio Rutter. #BHAFC saw £29m + £35m offers rejected before satisfying conditions of #LUFC exit mechanism today. 22yo must now make decision @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/Cwa2lKrjDe
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 14, 2024
Rutter scored eight goals and assisted 16 in 51 appearances during the 23/24 Championship season, as Leeds United missed out on a return to the Premier League following relegation. His departure to Brighton & Hove Albion is set to reinforce the Seagulls’ attack under Roberto De Zerbi’s successor Fabian Hurzeler.
The French attacker distinguished himself with impressive stats in several key areas, leading the Championship last season in open play chances created (88), open play assists (16), dribbles (318), duels won (384), through balls (30), and fouls won (125).
Watch: Rutter’s Championship display set to transform Brighton’s attack
? No forward had more take-ons, through balls or fouls drawn than Georginio Rutter in the Championship last season.
? As a central focal point of an attack, Brighton have got themselves one hell of a star from Leeds…#BHAFC | @north_seagull pic.twitter.com/WgAK4eD5iO
— The Sportsman (@TheSportsman) August 15, 2024
?? Georginio Rutter, set to sign for Brighton for £40m release clause!
Farke confirms that Rutter has already said goodbye to teammates and staff today, he’s joining #BHAFC.
Next on the list, Ferdi Kadioglu. ?? pic.twitter.com/j2bYgvGaUN
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 15, 2024