Matt O’Riley has joined Brighton from Celtic on a five-year contract. The 23-year-old Denmark midfielder has moved for a reported £25m plus add-ons, subject to international clearance. If confirmed the fee would be a record for a player sold by a Scottish club.
O’Riley played more than 100 times for Celtic after signing from MK Dons in January 2022, scoring 27 goals and helping the club win the Scottish Premiership on three occasions.
Brighton’s head coach, Fabian Hürzeler, said: “He plays a very specialist position. He is very good at occupying and attacking the right space and likes making deep runs, knowing when to attack at the right time.
“He enjoys getting forward and attacking the opponent’s penalty area, but he also has a good defensive instinct. That balance makes him special. He is a great character, and has a good ambition to succeed and that’s something which is very important for us.”