Brighton & Hove Albion has completed the signing of defender Igor Julio (25) from Serie A club Fiorentina.
The Premier League club announced the acquisition on Wednesday, with Igor joining on a four-year contract.
Though the transfer fee was not disclosed officially, British media reported that Brighton would pay Fiorentina 17 million euros for the Brazilian player.
Igor initially joined Fiorentina on loan from Italian club SPAL in January 2020, and after impressing during his loan spell, he signed a permanent deal with Fiorentina in May 2021.
During his time with Fiorentina, Igor showcased his talent, making nearly 110 appearances in all competitions.
He played a significant role in the team’s 2022–23 campaign, helping them reach the finals of the Europa Conference League and the Italian Cup.
Unfortunately, Fiorentina lost both finals to West Ham United and Inter Milan, respectively.
Igor’s journey in Europe began in 2016 when he moved from Brazil to join Austrian second-tier side Liefering.
He later had stints with Salzburg and went on loan at Wolfsberger and Austria Wien.