Brighton to sign Dortmund midfielder Dahoud on free

Mahmoud Dahoud made 10 appearances for Borussia Dortmund in all competitions last season

Brighton have agreed a deal for Germany midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud to join on a free transfer when his contract with Borussia Dortmund ends on 1 July.

The Seagulls have also signed Brazil forward Joao Pedro from Watford and Liverpool midfielder James Milner.

"I'm sure he is going to be a top player for us," said Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi.

"I'm excited to have Mahmoud in my team. I wanted him when I was at Sassuolo."

Dahoud has been capped twice by Germany and played 141 times for this season's Bundesliga runners-up, but was restricted to just 10 appearances after having shoulder surgery last summer.

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