Alexis Mac Allister has officially signed for Liverpool and whilst we are all excited about the new man arriving, it’s easy to forget that Brighton are being left without a star player, which is understandably leading to some emotional statements.
Speaking with the club’s official website, chairman Tony Bloom said: “We are incredibly proud of Alexis and we are sad to see him go. He did something very special, becoming the first Brighton & Hove Albion player to win the World Cup, and was a key player in our best-ever season.
“He will always be welcome here at the Amex and in the city. On behalf of all Albion fans, I would like to thank Alexis for the many amazing memories and superb performances in a Brighton shirt and wish him well for the next chapter in his career.”
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After spending four-and-a-half years with Albion, the World Cup winner has created a strong legacy with the club and it’s clear that he’s built up a brilliant relationship with them.
Helping to secure the club a record-breaking finish and qualification for Europe for their first time, shows that he was a pivotal part of a legendary team at the AMEX.
It’s always positive to see a club disappointed to lose a player, as it shows they are very important and when you combine that with well-wishes too – it should mean we’re onto something good.
Although we’ve managed to secure a ludicrously good price for the midfielder, the Seagulls wouldn’t have wanted to see him go and let’s hope that we really benefit from this shrewd piece of transfer activity.