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Brighton announce the permanent departure of 'great professional' Bernardo to RB Salzburg after the Brazilian full-back helped the Austrian side to the title on loan last season

Brighton have announced defender Bernardo has made a permanent switch to RB Salzburg.

The Brazilian made 14 appearances for the Austrian club after joining them on loan in January and helped them retain the league title.

Left-back Bernardo signed for Brighton in 2018 and went on to play 50 times for the Seagulls, scoring one goal.

The 26-year-old Brazilian played 50 times for the Seagulls during his three seasons at the club

Brighton technical director Dan Ashworth said in quotes on the club's official website: 'Bernardo is a great professional on and off the pitch and he played an important role in helping establish us in the Premier League.