According to Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, Georginio Rutter has verbally agreed to join Brighton and Hove Albion after The Seagulls triggered his release clause.
The release clause was going to expire on 14th August at midnight but Brighton made sure to trigger it before the expiry. Now, the French attacker has made a verbal agreement with The Seagulls.
Understand that Georginio #Rutter has now agreed to join Brighton with immediate effect. 22 y/o versatile striker from Leeds, strongly wanted by @OfficialBHAFC bosses and Fabian Hürzeler. Verbal agreement is done now. Details to be clarified today.
Medical could follow in the next 72 hours. Brighton will activate £40m release clause as per @David_Ornstein and confirmed. Now the player’s decision has been made. #LUFC
-Florian Plettenberg via X
Both the clubs were waiting for Rutter to make his decision before moving further. Now, the player has decided to make a move which is going to be a big shocker for The Whites.
This clause was set in the player’s contract before the new chairman Paraag Marathe took the reins at Elland Road. Daniel Farke too confirmed Rutter’s exit in a press conference.
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Emotional farewell as Farke reflects on Rutter’s Leeds United departure
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Daniel Farke confirmed Georginio Rutter’s departure at a press conference before United’s trip to The Hawthorns on Saturday.
“I expect he will leave. It’s not in our hands anymore. The news came out in the afternoon during our prep for the game [at Middlesbrough]. Georgi was aware. I was aware. The players too. [It has been] difficult.”
“Fair play to Georgi for not ruling himself out. He asked to sleep on it overnight and wanted to help us. We tried to convince him, but we must stick to what was signed in the past. Nothing to do with our current owners or chairman.”
-Daniel Farke
The German manager exclaimed that the team got to know this during their preparations for Middlesbrough. He expects the Frenchman to leave and he also showed his appreciation towards Rutter for not getting it out before a match.
Georginio Rutter didn’t rule himself out for the clash against Boro. The gaffer appreciated his efforts to help them over the Carabao Cup clash despite his decision to leave.
This is going to be a big hit for Leeds United following Cyrsencio Summerville and Archie Gray. However, the club will still have chances to amend with big fat fees to use in the transfer market.
