Brighton defender departs on loan after Lewis Dunk agrees new contract

On the day Brighton captain Lewis Dunk agreed a new five year deal another defender departs for a season long deal
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Brighton and Hove Albion

Albion defender Warren O’Hora has joined League One side MK Dons on a season-long loan.

The 21-year-old signed for the Seagulls in January 2018 from Bohemians and has been a regular for Simon Rusk’s under-23s, making 15 appearances last season.

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O’Hora made his EFL Trophy debut against Milton Keynes in November 2018 in a 3-2 victory.

He will now team up with former Albion schoolboy Russell Martin, who is manager at Stadium MK.

Albion’s technical director Dan Ashworth said, “Warren made really good progress in the under-23s last season and going out to a good League One club is the next stage of his development.

“We will be monitoring his progress closely at MK Dons and wish him well for the new season.”

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Earlier in the day Brighton announced Dunk has signed a new five-year contract tying him to the club until the end of the 2024/25 season.

The club’s reigning Player of the Season, he has been a key member of the squad and led Albion to their best-ever Premier League finish last season.

Head coach Graham Potter said, “We’re absolutely delighted that Lewis has made this long-term commitment to the club. It’s fantastic news for everyone: the club, the supporters, the team and myself.

“Since I came to the club he’s been a joy to work with and he’s a top player. We are very lucky to have him.

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“I think his role as captain is one he’s grown into and one he will do better and better for the next few years.

“He leads by example on the pitch and he’s a good lad off it – a delight to work with.

“We’re all determined to push on next season and establish the club in the Premier League and I’m really pleased that Lewis will be with us on that journey.”

The 28-year-old defender is delighted to commit himself long-term to the club.

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“I’m delighted to have signed a new contract,” Lewis told the club’s website. “The aim now is to build on a record Premier League season and help the club continue its recent progress over the next five years.”

Dunk was part of the club’s youth system before making his first-team debut in 2010. He has gone on to make nearly 300 appearances for the club, including 110 in the Premier League, and won his first England cap in November 2018.