The 20-year old joins on a season-long loan from Chelsea.
Brighton and Hove Albion completed the signing of young Chelsea forward Izzy Brown on a season-long loan this afternoon.
The 20-year old impressed whilst on loan at both Rotherham United and Huddersfield Town last season.
Brown has no doubt proved his worth in the Championship, and now has the chance to shine in the Premier League with the Seagulls.
But what exactly does the youngster bring to Chris Hughton’s team?
Technically, Brown is very good with the ball at his feet. He enjoys to dribble past players and can be very difficult to stop once he is in full flow.
He’s the dynamic player some Brighton fans have been crying out for. He always wants to go forward with the ball- similarly to Anthony Knockaert.
The two of them could form a formidable partnership once the Frenchman recovers from the ankle injury he sustained in the win over Fortuna Düsseldorf earlier this month.
As well as his dribbling ability, Brown also has a habit of scoring big goals. His five for Huddersfield last season proved crucial as they won promotion to the top flight. Hopefully he will get a few more this campaign, as Brighton look to avoid relegation in their first season back in England’s top division since 1983.
With an ever-ageing squad, Brown brings some young, youthful energy which the front line so desperately needs.
With Sam Baldock out injured, Tomer Hemed (30) and Glenn Murray (33) are the only fit out-and-out strikers currently at the Amex. Both are quite similar players- they are physical and very good in the air.
Brown will bring some much needed pace and technical ability that will bring a different attacking threat. Defenders will not have such an easy time with the England Under-21 international on the pitch.
The 20-year old is set to feature in the Seagulls’ third pre-season match of the summer against Southend United tonight.
Brown joins Pascal groß, Mat Ryan and Markus Suttner through the Amex doors this summer, but there could still be more business to be done before the window slams shut.
Liam Richner 