Brighton & Hove Albion supervisor Fabian Hurzeler has stated Matt O’Riley will deliver a “particular” steadiness to his crew after signing the midfielder from Celtic for a reported payment of greater than £25 million – a file sum obtained by a Scottish crew.
Denmark worldwide O’Riley has joined the Seagulls on a five-year contract, having gained the Males’s Participant of the Yr, Younger Participant of the Yr and Males’s Gamers’ Participant of the Yr awards on the Scottish Premiership facet in 2023-24.
“He performs a really specialist place,” defined Hurzeler, who made it two wins from two matches as a Premier League supervisor in Brighton’s last-gasp 2-1 victory at dwelling to Manchester United on Saturday.
“He is excellent at occupying and attacking the best area. He likes making deep runs and is aware of when to assault on the proper time.
“He enjoys getting ahead and attacking the opponent’s penalty space however he additionally has a great defensive intuition. That steadiness makes him particular. He is a good character and has a great ambition to succeed. That’s one thing which is essential for us.”
Welcome to the Albion, Matt O’Riley! 🇩🇰 pic.twitter.com/44NgSIVa7G
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) August 26, 2024
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O’Riley joined Fulham in his start metropolis of London as an eight-year-old, taking part in as soon as for the membership throughout his 11 years at Craven Cottage.
A swap to MK Dons adopted in January 2021, the place his run of 10 targets in 49 appearances enticed the Hoops to pay a reported £1.5m for him.
With Celtic, O’Riley gained the Scottish Premiership 3 times, a home treble in 2023 and a league and cup double final season, scoring 27 targets throughout his profession at Celtic Park.
He performed for England as much as Underneath-21 stage however took the choice to play for Denmark by way of his Danish mom, making his debut at senior stage in November 2023.
There’s a brand new Bhoy in Brighton. 🍀 pic.twitter.com/64coWeevmi
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) August 26, 2024
Matt O’Riley: Celtic ‘happy’
Talking as O’Riley headed for his medical at Brighton, Celtic supervisor Brendan Rodgers known as the 23-year-old’s contribution during the last 12 months “completely magnificent”.
“He gave every part to the crew and the membership,” added Rodgers. “Proper as much as his final day, he was out doing further work. That reveals the mentality he has.
“I’m happy for Matt in phrases that he will get a transfer to the Premier League – and for us, we push on. That’s the mannequin of the membership.”
Celtic are stated to have insisted on receiving extra for O’Riley than they did of their earlier offers to set the outgoing switch file in Scotland.
The reigning champions bought winger Jota to Al-Ittihad for £25m in July 2023 and full-back Kieran Tierney to Arsenal for a similar value in 2019.
Portuguese Jota is being linked with a return to Celtic after enduring a troublesome time in Saudi Arabia, the place he didn’t participate in Al-Ittihad’s pre-season preparations.
