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Leicester City welcome Brighton’s Facundo Buonanotte on loan

Leicester City have bolstered their attacking options with the loan signing of Argentine winger Facundo Buonanotte from Brighton & Hove Albion for the upcoming 2024/25 season.

Buonanotte  made 40 appearances in England’s top flight with Brighton, he also featured in the UEFA Europa League last season. His goal-scoring capabilities were on display during the last campaign, where he netted crucial goals against Sheffield United and Chelsea, contributing four goals and one assist overall.

Born in Pérez, Santa Fe, Buonanotte’s football journey began at Club Atlético Rosario Central, where he joined the youth ranks at just 10 years old.

After years of development, he made his first-team debut in the Argentine Primera Division at the age of 18. His rapid rise caught the attention of Brighton, who signed him just six months after his professional debut in Argentina.

Buonanotte’s talent has also been recognised on the international stage. He made his senior debut for Argentina last year and has since earned two caps, having previously represented the Under-20s side.

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Facundo Buonanotte has arrived from Brighton on a season-long loan, Steve Cooper finally bringing in a much-needed attacking midfielder to his Leicester City squad

Leicester City have completed their fifth signing of the summer with Brighton midfielder Facundo Buonanotte arriving on a season-long loan.

Buonanotte comes in three weeks after City’s previous signing to end their wait for a new recruit, Steve Cooper finally getting a signing in attacking midfield, which has been one of the club’s transfer priorities. The 19-year-old could even make his first appearance for the club on Saturday afternoon, having travelled with the squad to Lens for their final pre-season friendly.

City have been desperately short of options in attacking midfield since Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s departure, with Bobby De Cordova-Reid the only senior man available there previously, with youngsters Will Alves and Michael Golding as back-up. Buonanotte could be coming in as a starter.

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