Brighton have signed Danny Welbeck on a free transfer, with the forward putting pen to paper on a one-year deal.
Former Manchester United and Arsenal striker Welbeck was a free agent following his departure from Watford, where his contract was terminated by mutual consent.
Welbeck will wear the No 18 shirt for Brighton and could make his debut against West Brom on October 26.
✍️ Albion have completed the signing of striker Danny Welbeck.
The former Manchester United, Arsenal and Watford forward has agreed a one-year deal with Albion!
🤝 @firsttouchgames 🤝#BHAFC 🔵⚪️
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) October 18, 2020
Brighton manager Graham Potter told the club’s official website: ‘We are delighted to have Danny joining us. He will complement our existing striking options.
‘He’s got an undoubted pedigree, and he is quick and technically very good. He will add to our attacking threat and we are thrilled to add another player of his experience and quality.’
Brighton’s technical director Dan Ashworth said: ‘I think Danny’s arrival concludes what we feel has been a very good window for the club.
