African Champions League: Brighton & Hove Albion have signed midfielder Malick Yalcouye from Swedish side IFK Gothenburg 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 February in the Swedish Cup and his first league start against Djurgardens IF in April. He scored his first league goal for the club later that month against IF Brommapojkarna.
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.
“He’s excited about this next stage of his career and we’re looking forward to helping him progress.”