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Brighton loans Facundo Buonanotte to Elche for the season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 9:34 AM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Brighton loans Facundo Buonanotte to Elche for the season

Summary

Brighton has loaned midfielder Facundo Buonanotte to Spanish club Elche for the upcoming season. This transfer marks Buonanotte's fourth loan since he joined Brighton from Rosario Central in January 2023. The 21-year-old previously spent time on loan at Leicester, Chelsea, and Leeds, with varying success in terms of playing time. Brighton's sporting director Mike Cave expressed optimism that this loan will provide Buonanotte with regular football in a competitive European league. Elche finished 15th in La Liga last season and will look to integrate the young talent into their squad as they prepare for the new campaign.

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Key Details

•Buonanotte's fourth loan since January 2023.
•Previously loaned to Leicester, Chelsea, and Leeds.
•Brighton aims for him to gain regular playing time.
•Elche finished 15th in La Liga last season.

Latest Updates

9:34 AMYahoo Sports — Brighton sends Argentinian midfielder Facundo Buonanotte on loan to Spanish club Elche

What they're saying

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Brighton midfielder Facundo Buonanotte will play for Spanish team Elche this season in what is the Argentinian playmaker's fourth loan spell since joining the Premier League club in January 2023. The 21-year-old Buonanotte, who signed with Brighton from Rosario Central, was loaned to Leicester for the 2024-25 season and split last season between Chelsea and Leeds.
— Yahoo Sports

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