Brighton sign Mahmoud Dahoud from Borussia Dortmund

Brighton & Hove Albion has confirmed the signing of German international Mahmoud Dahoud from Borussia Dortmund.

The 27-year-old midfielder will join Brighton on 1 July, after the expiration of his current contract with Dortmund. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but Dahoud will commit to a four-year contract lasting until June 2027.

Head coach Roberto De Zerbi shared his enthusiasm about the new addition to the squad.

“I’m excited to have Mahmoud in my team. I wanted him when I was at Sassuolo and I’m sure he is going to be a top player for us,” he told the club's official website.

Born in Syria, Dahoud became the first Syrian-born player to compete in the Bundesliga.

He started his professional career at Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2010, making his Bundesliga debut in 2014. His performances helped Gladbach to qualify for the Champions League before he moved to Dortmund in 2017.

Despite having to deal with a shoulder surgery last summer, which limited his game time, Dahoud managed to make 141 appearances for Dortmund, who finished as runners-up in this season’s Bundesliga.

He has also earned 26 caps for Germany’s under-21 side and made his senior international debut against Turkey in 2020.

Brighton's technical director, David Weir, spoke highly of Dahoud, saying, “We’re delighted to bring Mahmoud to the club, his quality and ability will really add to the options available to Roberto. He’s a quality player, he’s got lots of experience playing at a high level in Germany with great experience in Europe too."

Brighton fans can expect to see their new signing in action during the pre-season Summer Series in the United States in July.