Richie Towell’s move to English Championship confirmed

As expected, the Airtricity League star has made a move to Championship side Brighton.

Richie Towell confirmed today that he is heading across the water to try and make an impact on the Championship.

As was widely expected, the Airtricity League star has made a move to the south of England to play for Brighton and Hove Albion.

Everyone at Dundalk FC would like to wish Richie Towell the very best of luck at his new club @OfficialBHAFC pic.twitter.com/yqvC8XJgM3

— Dundalk FC (@DundalkFC) November 30, 2015

Towell was the undisputed star of Dundalk's successful defence of the Airtricity League title this season and also scored the winning goal for them in the

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#BREAKING: #BHAFC have agreed a contract with Irish midfielder Richie Towell. More at https://t.co/kuzPvOUaTb.

— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) November 30, 2015

The 24-year-old midfielder has agreed a deal to keep him at the English club until 2018 but will have to wait for the transfer window to open before he can complete the signing and become eligible to play.

Brighton are currently two points clear at the top of the Championship table and manager Chris Hughton expects Towell to add an extra dimension to their play.

#BHAFC returned to the top of the Championship with a 2-1 win over Birmingham City. https://t.co/3Kkdwo4FRM pic.twitter.com/60hIw5WeUg

— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) November 28, 2015

"Richie's had a wonderful season in Ireland and scored a lot of goals for the champions Dundalk from midfield, and that really caught our eye,” Hughton said on the club website .

"He is something different to the number of very good midfield options we already have here at the club, and I am really looking forward to having him as part of our squad in the New Year. “

All the best to Richie Towell on his move to @OfficialBHAFC, some great memories made with @DundalkFC for sure! pic.twitter.com/NcTRMAfdrz

— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) November 30, 2015

Best of luck to our Player of the year 2015 Ritchie Towell @BrightonHoveAlb https://t.co/N2ecznFvo4 pic.twitter.com/G5haAaCFtu

— PFA Ireland (@PFAIOfficial) November 30, 2015

The Dubliner is also aware that an impressive second half of the season with the Seagulls could help him catch Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill’s eye ahead of next summer’s European Championships.

Great move for Richie Towell. Will score goals for Brighton. Fancy him to make the Irish squad for the Euros now.

— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) November 30, 2015