Brighton and Hove Albion have confirmed the signing of midfielder Kacper Kozłowski from Ekstraklasa side Pogon Szczecin on undisclosed terms and subject to international clearance.
The club are thought to have fought off competition from several other major top flight clubs across Europe
The 18-year-old Polish international has signed a contract until June 2026 and is set to head out on loan during the current transfer window, joining Belgian league leaders Royale Union St Gilloise.
Kacper became the youngest ever player to represent his country at the European Championships when, aged 17, he came on for Poland in the 1-1 draw with Spain at Euro 2020 last June.
Technical director Dan Ashworth said: “He is a bright young talent and we’re very pleased to have completed the signing of Kacper, who has made a lot of progress in his career at a very early stage.
“The initial plan for Kacper in the short term will be for him to spend the rest of the season out on loan with Union. David Weir and his team will monitor his progress there.”
Head coach Graham Potter said: “His style of play suits us and our style. During my time here, we have done very well in recruiting players for the future and Kacper is a similar signing.
“He will initially head out on loan, as it is important for him to continue his development, and he is keen to continue playing regularly.
“We will be watching with interest, as he is a very exciting young talent and a player I am really looking forward to working with in the future.”
Kozłowski came through the ranks with Pogon, making his first team debut at just 15 years and 215 days old on the final day of the 2018-19 campaign as a last-minute substitute in a 3-0 win over Cracovia.
