Brighton complete signing of Georginio Rutter from Leeds United
Brighton secure Georginio Rutter from Leeds United Credit: None
Brighton and Hove Albion have announced the signing of French forward Georginio Rutter from Leeds United, with the 22-year-old agreeing to a contract that extends until June 2029.
Brighton's head coach, Fabian Hurzeler, expressed his enthusiasm about the new addition, stating, "Georginio is a player who has the capabilities to get fans off their seats and really showed what he can do in English football with Leeds last season — but I have known about him since he played in Germany for Hoffenheim. Now we have to integrate him into the team. We’re looking forward to working with him."
Rutter began his professional career with Stade Rennais, where he debuted in September 2020 in a match against Saint-Etienne.
He later moved to TSG Hoffenheim in February 2021, amassing 64 appearances and 11 goals over two years in the Bundesliga.
Leeds United made Rutter their record signing in January 2023, where he played 11 Premier League games during their relegation season.
Technical director David Weir highlighted the club’s long-standing interest in Rutter, stating, “Georginio is a player we have been looking at for a while. He's a strong technical player and one we are excited to bring to the club. We look forward to seeing him continue to develop with us.”
In his time with Leeds United, Rutter scored eight goals and provided 16 assists in the Championship.
Rutter has represented France across various youth levels, from under-15s to under-21s, making his under-21 debut in March 2022.
