Billy Gilmour leaves Chelsea for EPL club

Billy Gilmour has left Chelsea for Brighton this summer as he joins them in a permanent deal.

The 21-year-old signed a four-year contract at the Amex Stadium in a deal believed to be worth in the region of £10m.

Gilmour is Brighton’s fifth signing of the summer window following the arrivals of Pervis Estupinan, Julio Enciso, Simon Adingra and Levi Colwill, the latter of whom also arrived at Amex Stadium from Chelsea on loan.

Speaking to Brighton’s official website on Gilmour’s arrival at the club, Potter said: “Billy arrives with a fantastic pedigree, having played in the Premier League and Champions League as well as for Scotland at last year’s Euros. He will complement our existing midfield options.

“That experience at quite a young age shows the strength of character he has and we’re really excited by his potential.

“Now it’s about allowing him the time to get used to a new environment and settling in to our club. We can’t wait to work with him.”