The 21-year-old agrees for a non-known compensation, but the Argus reports that the deal is worth around £ 9.4 million without adds. The defender currently has an international duty with Italy under the age of 21 at the euro and was a target for the seagulls in recent months because he made an impression in the Serie A and kept his side away from the relegation zone.
On 6ft 4 in he will tower about some of the highest strikers in the Premier League and he could be the perfect partner for Jan Paul van Hecke in the new campaign. Brighton seemed to have defeated Juventus to bring in the Italian who should swing right in the side. Manager Fabian Hurzeler spoke about the deal and what the young center can bring aside again.
“Diego is an exciting addition to the club.
“Although he is still young, he is long, strong and mobile and will give us a real physical presence.
“He has made impressive progress in the Serie A and earned his call to the Italian national team. We look forward to helping him develop even more.”