Albion sign 'talented' young under-23 defender from Yeovil Town

Brighton & Hove Albion under-23s have completed the signing of 'talented young defender' Joseph Tomlinson from Yeovil Town..
By The Newsroom
Published 25th May 2018, 13:50 GMT
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 08:50 GMT
Joseph Tomlinson has signed for Brighton & Hove Albion from Yeovil Town. Picture by Paul Hazlewood BHAFCJoseph Tomlinson has signed for Brighton & Hove Albion from Yeovil Town. Picture by Paul Hazlewood BHAFC
Joseph Tomlinson has signed for Brighton & Hove Albion from Yeovil Town. Picture by Paul Hazlewood BHAFC

The 17-year-old will join on a free transfer, once his current deal expires with Yeovil on June 30.

Under-23 coach Simon Rusk said, “We are delighted to welcome Joseph to the club.

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“He is a talented young defender who has progressed well at Yeovil, and will strengthen our defensive options going into the new season.

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“I am looking forward to seeing how he progresses, and we are keen to contribute towards his future development as a footballer.”

Tomlinson arrived at Yeovil in May 2016 on a scholarship deal, and has been part of the Glovers’ under-18 squad for the previous two seasons.

He began his club career at Southampton, and was part of the Saints under-15 academy side that reached the Milk Cup Final in 2015.

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