Brighton sign Paraguay forward Julio Enciso on four-year deal

Brighton have agreed to a four-year contract with Paraguayan attacker Julio Enciso.

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— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) June 17, 2022

Enciso has joined from Libertad Asuncion in Paraguay for a reported £9.5 million, topic to acquiring a piece visa and worldwide clearance.

When the first-team group returns for pre-season coaching later this month, the 18-year-old will be a part of them.

“Julio is an thrilling younger expertise. We’re actually wanting ahead to serving to him develop,” mentioned Brighton boss Graham Potter.

“He’ll complement our current attacking choices this coming season.”

Enciso has 11 targets and three assists in 14 league video games for Libertad this season, serving to his crew to a four-point lead on the prime of the desk.

He made his worldwide debut on the age of 17 and has 5 caps for his nation.