Brighton and Hove Albion sign Manchester City and England starlet

Taylor Richards. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)Taylor Richards. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)
Taylor Richards. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images)
Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of England 18-year-old attacking midfielder Taylor Richards from Manchester City on undisclosed terms.

Technical director Dan Ashworth said: “Taylor is an exciting young talent. He has already played for England at junior levels and pre-season will be a great opportunity for us to see his ability at first hand.

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“He is keen to play senior football, so that is the first challenge for him – alongside the other group of younger players – with a longer-term aim to continue the progress he has already made with Manchester City.”

SEE ALSO Brighton & Hove Albion defender joins German outfit on loan | Brighton & Hove Albion give local economy £212m yearly boostLondoner Richards began his professional career with Manchester City, and has also won three caps for England at under-17 level.

He started with City at under-18 level, and last season broke through as a regular in Paul Harsley’s under-23 squad, making 15 appearances in the Premier League 2, 5 in the UEFA Youth League and 4 appearances in the EFL Trophy – helping City to the quarter-finals.

Richards’ season stats – which also included matches in the FA Youth Cup – were an impressive 10 goals in 29 appearances across all competitions.