Brighton smash their transfer record for Jahanbakhsh.

BRIGHTON have smashed their transfer record to sign Iranian winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh.

The 24-year-old has joined Albion on a five-year contract after leaving AZ Alkmaar for a fee believed to be in the region of £17million.

Brighton have splashed the cash to land Alireza Jahanbakhsh for £17m

Boss Chris Hughton said: “We are delighted to welcome Alireza to the club, and we are particularly pleased to get this deal over the line. “Ali is a player that we have been aware of and monitored for a few years, and his versatility will increase our attacking options within the squad. “He can play in a wide position or central midfield attacking role and I am now very much looking forward to working with him.” Jahanbakhsh, who starred for his country at the Russia World Cup, becomes the Seagulls’ eighth major signing this summer.