Brighton have made a habit of bringing in South American wonderkids under the radar in the January transfer window who then become some the most coveted players in Europe within a couple of years.
In 2020, it was Alexis Mac Allister from Argentinos Juniors for £7m. In 2021, Moises Caicedo from Independiente del Valle for £5m. And in 2023, it is Argentine number ten Facundo Buonanotte who arrives at the Amex for £10m from Rosario Central, the biggest outlay the Seagulls have spent on a player from a continent they have become the experts at mining.
We say arrive, because the deal bringing…
