Inter Miami midfielder Diego Gomez is hoping to seal a transfer to Premier League side Brighton this summer.
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Gomez likely to join BrightonWill stay at Inter Miami until DecemberPlayer's agent in talks with both clubsWHAT HAPPENED?
Per GIVEMESPORT, Paraguayan international Gomez is closing in on sealing a move from Inter Miami to Brighton. While the player is set to put pen to paper on the English club's contract this summer, he is likely to stay with the MLS side until December as his deal will only be active from January 1.
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The Seagulls will pay a transfer fee of $15m (£11m) and add-ons that would take the final fee to $18m (£13m). The deal, however, will only be completed once the Paris Olympics is over as the player is all set to lead his national team at the tournament in France.
WHAT DIEGO GOMEZ SAID
The player recently confirmed that his representatives are in talks with both Inter Miami and Brighton and hopes that an agreement can be reached soon as he has always dreamed of playing in Europe.
Speaking to reporters, the player said, "My agent is speaking to Inter Miami and Brighton & Hove Albion, I came here to make the jump to Europe. I hope it happens and whatever God wants."
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