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  2. Sima completes move to Lens

    Abdallah Sima during a pre-season friendly between Brighton and WolfsburgGetty Images

    Brighton striker Abdallah Sima has joined Ligue 1 side Lens for an undisclosed fee.

    The Senegalese striker failed to make an appearance for the Seagulls after signing from Slavia Prague in August 2021.

    During his four-year stay at the club, the 24-year-old completed loan spells at Stoke City, Angers, Rangers and most recently Brest, where he scored 10 goals in 39 appearances last season.

    Albion technical director David Weir said: "This move suits all parties and gives Abdallah the opportunity to get regular game time in an environment he is familiar with and has thrived in.

    "We wish him all the best for the next chapter in his career."

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  5. Barber buys stake in Brighton

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    Brighton deputy chairman and chief executive Paul Barber has bought a stake in the club.

    Barber, who joined the club in 2012, has purchased newly issued shares and now owns 1.5% of the shares in existence.

    Chairman Tony Bloom said: "Paul is a major driving force at the club, he has been integral to our incredible progress since his arrival in the summer of 2012 and we would like him to remain with us for many seasons to come.

    "He has already committed to the club until at least 2030, and we wanted to offer him this opportunity to further commit, and also to recognise his level of service and loyalty to the club.

    "I regard Paul as the best chief executive in football and I am delighted he is now a co-owner of the club."

    Barber commented: "It is a minority and some way behind Tony's majority shareholding, but nonetheless I'm very proud indeed to co-own a small part of a football club I've come to love over the past 13 years."

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