Done Deal: Brighton boss De Zerbi backing Undav over Stuttgart switch

Brighton striker Deniz Undav has made the move to VfB Stuttgart.

Undav has joined Stuttgart on a season-long loan after impressing for Brighton during this preseason.

Seagulls manager Roberto De Zerbi said, "It is with some regret we decided to let Deniz go and play. Last year he was crucial for us in achieving our goals, but he deserves that chance.

"We wish him well for the season with Stuttgart and we look forward to welcoming him back at the end of the season."

Technical director David Weir said, "Deniz is at a stage in his career where he wants to play every week and we respect that.

"He is a popular guy in the dressing room and did really well at the end of last season, but this is a good opportunity for him to get his first taste of top-flight football in his homeland.

"We will be monitoring him closely throughout the year and wish him the best of luck with Stuttgart."