Facundo Buonanotte Set for Brighton Exit with Borussia Dortmund Leading the Race

Facundo Buonanotte is not included in Brighton’s squad because he is preparing for a move. Borussia Dortmund is his preferred choice, but other clubs are interested too.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Facundo Buonanotte, a talented 20-year-old from Argentina, is missing from Brighton‘s squad as his transfer talks heat up. After doing well at Leicester City last season—playing 31 matches and scoring five goals, a report confirmed his impressive performance—Buonanotte returned to Brighton this summer. But now he’s ready to leave again, and Borussia Dortmund is trying to get him. Other teams in Europe are also interested in signing him within the next two weeks.

LATEST ON TEAM AND PLAYER PERFORMANCE

Brighton began the 2025/26 Premier League season hoping to improve from last year’s mid-table ending, but Buonanotte is unlikely to play as he finalizes his move. Last season, Brighton finished in 8th place, far from the danger of relegation but not near European title contention. Their next match is against Everton, who were just two positions behind them last season. Leicester City, where Buonanotte was recently on loan, just missed going down last year, but he stood out with his attacking play and energy in the midfield. So far in his career, Buonanotte has played 40 Premier League matches and scored four goals for Brighton, plus another five for Leicester City. He also has two appearances for Argentina. Borussia Dortmund, the team that came fourth in the Bundesliga last season, see him as a creative option as they strive to win the league and do well in the Champions League.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR BUONANOTTE AND BRIGHTON?

With the Premier League’s transfer window ending September 1, Brighton should know Buonanotte’s future soon. If he goes to Dortmund, he will join a team fighting for the Bundesliga title, and a team known for developing young players. Brighton will need to adjust their squad quickly before play continues. For Buonanotte, his transfer will give his career a boost as he gets more playing time and a European stage role, and he will likely have a better chance at being chosen for the Argentina national team as well.