Brighton & Hove Albion have secured the signing of Marc Cucurella, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.

The Italian journalist has claimed on Twitter that it is a ‘done deal’ scenario. The Seagulls have activated his €18 million release clause, and the money has been paid in full.

The 23-year-old will fly to England today to sign his contract.

Excl. Marc Cucurella to Brighton, done deal and here-we-go! The release clause has been matched and paid few minutes ago. Brighton will pay €18m to Getafe.