Monday 1 February 2016 21:11, UK
Brighton have completed the signing of Czech Republic international Jiri Skalak from FK Mlada Boleslav for an undisclosed fee.
The 23-year-old forward has penned a three-and-a-half year deal at The Amex and becomes Brighton's sixth acquisition of the January window.
Skalak passed his medical earlier on Monday and is in contention to debut for Brighton against Brentford on Friday evening, live on Sky Sports 1, subject to international clearance.
Manager Chris Hughton said: "Jiri is a versatile forward, who is capable of scoring goals. He is a player who is able to play in any of the forward positions, and increases our attacking options for the second half of the season.
"He's a skilful and technical player, a full international, and has represented his country at every level. He has played in the top division in the Czech Republic and the Europa League.
"He is also someone we have been monitoring for some time, so we are delighted to have completed the transfer and to welcome Jiri to the club."
Skalak began his career with Sparta Prague, signing his first professional contract with the club in 2010.
After a number of loan moves early in his career - including season-long spells with FC Zbrojovka Brno and Boleslav - Skalak made a permanent switch to Boleslav last summer.
Skalak, who has been handed the number 38 shirt and will meet up with his new team-mates tomorrow, has scored six goals in 16 games so far this season.
