CONFIRMED : Brighton and Hove Albion sign rising midfield star

Brighton & Hove Albion have signed 18-year-old Malick Yalcouye, a young midfielder.

Yalcouye was born in Mali and began his professional career in adjacent Ivory Coast.

Albion announced the signing of Malick Yalcouye, a central midfielder from IFK Goteborg, on a contract until June 2029.

“The highly rated 18-year-old, who holds dual nationality with Mali and Ivory Coast, joined Goteborg last year after graduating through the academy at Ivorian club ASEC Mimosas, where he made his professional debut in the African Champions League.”Malick made his Goteborg debut in the Swedish Cup in February, followed by his first league start against Djurgarden IF in April.

Malick Yalcouye: Brighton sign midfielder from IFK Gothenburg - BBC Sport
“He scored his first league goal for the club later that month against IF Brommapojkarna.”

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Coach Fabian Hürzeler remarked, “We are delighted to welcome Malick to the club.

“He is a talented midfielder with lots of potential to develop into a top-class player.”He’s looking forward to the next step in his career, and we’re delighted to assist him get there.”

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