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Defender Shane Duffy leaves Blackburn for Brighton

Saturday 27 August 2016 13:00, UK

Blackburn Rovers' Shane Duffy during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Cardiff City Stadium.
Image: Shane Duffy leaving Rovers for Albion on a four-year deal

Ireland international Shane Duffy has joined Brighton & Hove Albion from fellow Championship club Blackburn Rovers.

The 24-year-old defender has signed a four-year contract with the south coast club, having moved from the North West for an undisclosed fee.

Born in County Derry, but a member of the Republic of Ireland squad which qualified for the Euro 2016 finals, Duffy has also played for Yeovil, Scunthorpe, Burnley and Everton.

LYON, FRANCE - JUNE 26: Shane Duffy of the Republic of Ireland controls the ball during the UEFA Euro 2016 round of 16 match between France and the Republ
Image: Duffy playing for the Republic of Ireland against France during the Euro 2016 finals

Brighton boss Chris Hughton told the club's website: "I'm delighted that our perseverance has finally paid off and we've completed the signing of Shane. He's an excellent addition for us.

"He has a lot of experience for his age, having played in the Premier League, Championship, Europa League and international football for Ireland. 

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"He's a very good defender, and alongside our existing options he now gives me four quality, senior options for the two central defensive positions."

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Duffy joined his new teammates for training on Friday and is available for Saturday's game at Newcastle.