They welcomed Valentín Barco to the Brighton goals: “We are impressed by his progress”

Valentine’s Day boat He’s a player Brighton and Hove Albion of the English Premier League officially. The club announced the signing this Saturday on its social networks and welcomed the Argentine footballer, 19 years old, who respected the release clause of his contract. 10 million euros that he had with Boca.

“We are delighted to welcome him to the club and look forward to seeing how he will progress and develop under Roberto (De Zerbi, the team’s coach)”we read in the press release released by the club.

The ship is currently in Venezuela affected by the Argentina Under 23 team who will play the pre-Olympic tournament on Sunday (against Paraguay, starting at 8pm) and once his participation with the national team is over he will join the squad of the British team which occupies eighth place in the Premier League rankings.

Brighton’s sporting director, David Weirin the statement published by the club on Saturday, he said: “We have known Valentin for a long time and are impressed by the progress he has made at national and international level.”

“He mainly played on the left, as a full-back, full-back or winger, but he also demonstrated his versatility with Boca, playing in midfield. It’s an exciting prospect, but it is also important to give him time, because he needs to adapt to the new environment and the Premier League“he concludes.

Barco played 35 games in Boca’s Primera. He debuted with Miguel Ángel Russo when he was 16 and was then demoted by Sebastián Battaglia and Hugo Ibarra. He established himself in the first team in the last half-year under the guidance of Jorge Almirón and was fundamental in reaching the final of the Copa Libertadores.

The player born on May 25, represented by Adrián Ruocco, left Boca in the midst of a conflict with the Football Council. El Colo had renewed his contract a year ago, but only on the condition that the release clause was not raised. This summer the club tried to give him an upgrade and increase his clause, but the player preferred to leave for England.