Brighton have begun their preparations for a first-ever season in the Premier League by signing Pascal Gross from Bundesliga club Ingolstadt for an undisclosed fee.
Midfielder Gross, who joined Ingolstadt in 2012, has agreed a four-year deal with the Seagulls and will complete his move on July 1, subject to international clearance.
Boss Chris Hughton told the club's official website: 'We are delighted Pascal has opted to sign for us, amid interest from a number of clubs from the Premier League and across Europe, and I am pleased to welcome him to the club.
'He offers something different to our existing midfielders, as an attacking midfielder in a more advanced position, operating behind the forward line, he will give us a different and new option going into the new season.