Son of former Leeds United and Manchester United great signs first contract at BrightonBrighton & Hove Albion academy signs 13 players to professional contracts, including Rio Ferdinand’s son, Lorenz, a promising goalkeeper. Lorenz, 18, follows other successful Brighton keepers like James Beadle and Carl Rushworth. Academy manager Ian Buckman expressed excitement for the players’ future development. Other signees include Belmont, Hayden, Howell, and more. Meanwhile, a Brighton star is rumored to be considering offers from Italian clubs, Everton, and Celtic.
