​Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of Leeds United defender Pascal Struijk, securing a deal worth around £20 million. The Dutch-born centre-back has agreed to a five-year contract at the Amex Stadium, leaving Elland Road after a notable spell in Yorkshire. Since joining from Ajax in 2018, Struijk has made 196 appearances for Leeds, rising from the Under-23 squad to become a regular in the first team. Last season, he featured 34 times in the Premier League as Leeds fought to stay in the top flight. Despite being offered improved terms to stay at Leeds, Struijk opted for a new challenge on the south coast, with Brighton bolstering their defensive options after selling Jan Paul van Hecke to Tottenham earlier in the transfer window. This move strengthens Brighton’s squad depth as they push to improve their standing in the top flight.