Rosario Central 
- 21 July
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CONFIRMED: Facundo Buonanotte signs for Brighton.
Facundo Buonanotte has officially moved from Rosario Central to Brighton for a €6M deal. With this transfer, we can officially close the transfer rumour report.
CONFIRMED: Facundo Buonanotte signs for Brighton
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Facundo Buonanotte's transfer to Brighton, as reports suggest a 71% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Brighton has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Facundo Buonanotte.
- Brighton has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Facundo Buonanotte (21).
- Facundo Buonanotte is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current Brighton squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Julio Enciso, Facundo Buonanotte)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Carlos Baleba, João Pedro)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Carlos Baleba, João Pedro)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Julio Enciso, Facundo Buonanotte)
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More potential than previously attracted players
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Alternatives of Brighton
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
70.2
70.4
|
Giovani Lo Celso |
 Real Betis
|
€11.1M |
|
70.2
76.9
|
Edoardo Bove |
 Watford
|
€4.4M |
|
70.2
80.1
|
Mikel Jauregizar |
 Athletic
|
€39.2M |
|
70.1
70.1
|
Brais Méndez |
 Columbus
|
€11.4M |
|
70.1
70.1
|
Kristijan Jakic |
 Augsburg
|
€5M |
|
70.1
70.1
|
Frank Onyeka |
 Coventry
|
€5M |
|
70.1
78.3
|
Arsen Zakharyan |
 R. Sociedad
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€13.7M |
|
70.0
80.5
|
Valentín Barco |
 Strasbourg
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€27.8M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amad Diallo | 16-07-2026 | Report | |
| Honest Ahanor | 01-07-2026 | Report | |
| Patrick Wimmer | 01-06-2026 | Report | |
| Arijon Ibrahimovic | 25-05-2026 | Report | |
| Costinha | 22-05-2026 | Report | |
| Hayden Hackney | 04-05-2026 | Report | |
| Ayase Ueda | 29-04-2026 | Report | |
| James Trafford | 22-04-2026 | Report |
Facundo Buonanotte
AM (C), M (CR)
Skill: 66.6
Pot: 78.1
Team
Brighton
Brighton
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€20.2M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€18.1M – €22.2M
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Who is Facundo Buonanotte?
Facundo Buonanotte (ARG) is a a box to box midfielder and currently plays for Brighton. Facundo Buonanotte is 21 years old (2004/12/23) and he is 174cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 40. Facundo Buonanotte has also been used as a classic winger, a ball winning midfielder, a deep lying playmaker and as a wide playmaker.
Facundo Buonanotte's current transfer value is between €18.1M and €22.2M. His last transfer was from Brighton to Leeds Utd in 2026. Leeds Utd loaned Facundo Buonanotte for free from Brighton.
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