Oliver Norwood has revealed how Albion’s transfer-market tenacity persuaded him to sign.
The 25-year-old midfielder joined the Seagulls last night from Reading on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
He had one year left on his deal with the Royals.
The Argus understands the arrival of the current Northern Ireland international, who grew up in Burnley, is not associated to any developments regarding his hometown club and Dale Stephens.
Norwood has declared himself raring to go if selected in the Championship opener at Derby on Saturday, when his new club will be missing the suspended Stephens.
He said: “You hear what the chairman is saying and the players he wants to keep at the football club and it is an exciting project.
“It all moved very quickly and it’s exciting for me to look forward to coming to Brighton.
“For me as a player, the fact they were trying to keep players was a big thing.
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Oliver Norwood after signing for Albion. Picture by Paul Hazlewood
He said: “I can play in a two-man midfield or three-man midfield and look to get on the ball and pass it.
“That is something I have always done – get on the ball and get it to the players who will be dangerous in the forward areas.”
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