'Authorised' - Brighton ace cuts short season loan amid £30m summer transfer decision

By Derren Howard
Published 7th May 2024, 12:27 BST
Updated 7th May 2024, 12:35 BST
Brighton midfielder Steven Alzate has arrived back early from his loan at Standard de LiègeBrighton midfielder Steven Alzate has arrived back early from his loan at Standard de Liège
Brighton midfielder Steven Alzate has arrived back early from his loan at Standard de Liège
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Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Steven Alzate has returned early from his season loan in Belgium with Standard Liege.

Alzate, 25, is out of contract this summer and will likely leave the Seagulls this summer after seven years with Albion, having joined from Leyton Orient in 2017.

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The Colombia international made 25 appearances for Liege in all competitions this season, with two goals and four assists.

A statement from Standard Liege read: “We have authorised an early return of Steven. With our club now wanting to put focus on the players who will be here next season, it was right to allow Steven to return to Brighton for the remainder of the season."

Despite losing midfielders Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo last summer, the Seagulls allowed Alzate to leave on loan. It’s difficult to see him breaking into the first team next season with Billy Gilmour, Pascal Gross, Carlos Baleba, Jakub Moder and Jack Hinshelwood all pushing for starting roles in the central area. Albion have also been linked with a summer move for £30m Leicester midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.

Related topics:BrightonSeagullsBelgiumPremier LeagueAlbionLeyton Orient

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