Chema Andrés joins Brighton from VfB Stuttgart
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Spanish midfielder Chema Andrés has left VfB Stuttgart to join Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion.
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Attributed to original sourceThe former Real Madrid talent has joined the Premier League side on a five-year deal.
"Thanks in part to him, we were able to qualify for the Champions League and reach the cup final," said sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth. "We thank Chema for his time with us and wish him every success in England."
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What happened
Chema Andrés has completed a move from Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart to Brighton & Hove Albion of the Premier League. The Spanish midfielder had been part of the Stuttgart setup and now makes the jump to English football, joining a Brighton side that continues to recruit young talent from across Europe. The transfer represents a loss of depth for Stuttgart while adding another young option to Brighton's midfield ranks.
Chance analysis
Brighton keep adding to their reputation as one of Europe's smartest talent scouts, this time pulling Chema Andrés out of the Bundesliga. For Stuttgart, the departure thins out their midfield options, but the German side have proven capable of regenerating their squad. The move underlines the growing pipeline between the Bundesliga and the Premier League, with Brighton once again acting as the buyer.
Brighton gain a young midfielder for squad depth while Stuttgart lose a midfield option heading into their season.