How Dani Alves and N'Golo Kanté inspired Brighton's deadline day signing Tariq Lamptey

Sheer pace and good technique is a lethal combination and Tariq Lamptey hopes to display both following his £4m move to Brighton.
Tariq Lamptey says he is inspired by Dani Alves and N'golo KanteTariq Lamptey says he is inspired by Dani Alves and N'golo Kante
Tariq Lamptey says he is inspired by Dani Alves and N'golo Kante

Q&A with Brighton and Hove Albion's transfer deadline day signing from Chelsea.

Leaving Chelsea?: “It was a really tough decision to leave as I’ve been at Chelsea since the age of seven and seen it all the way to the under-23s, and then the first team. It was a proud moment when I made my Premier League debut, but I felt that it was the right time to start a new chapter and come to this brilliant club.

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On Brighton: “The manager and the club have shown great faith in bringing me here. I just hope I can repay their trust, and help the club reach their goals and objectives. They are a team on the up with a great fanbase, training ground and stadium and they have everything I need to become a better player.”

The 1-1 draw between Albion and Chelsea on New Year’s Day: “It was an amazing game, and I thought Brighton played excellently in the second half when they scored a fantastic goal,” he said. "The fans were amazing and ecstatic at the end of the game. While I was warming up, I was thinking that there’s something very special here.”

On his game: “I’m very hardworking and will give everything for the team on and off the pitch. I’m quick, tenacious, I’ve got good skills and am good in one-v-one situations both offensively and defensively. I give everything for the team and I don’t stop smiling!

Inspirations: Because of my position, I look at people like Dani Alves for way he plays as an attacking full-back. He loves to get up and down and is someone who plays with flair and tenacity. I also like [N’Golo] Kante because he’s got great work rate. Someone who I also looked up to, although he was not in the same position as me, was Ronaldinho because of his positive outlook on football.”