Albion have today completed the siging of 26-year-old midfielder Alexis Bertin from Le Havre until the end of the season.

Bertin has made 101 first team starts for Le Havre and joins the Seagulls on a free transfer.

The centeral midfielder was on trail with Championship side Ipswich Town earlier in the season, but failed to win a full contract.

Speaking about joining the Seagulls Berin told Seagulls.co.uk: “I am happy to sign for Brighton and I want to help the team develop.

“I think my style of play will suit the English game more - in France the referee always blows his whistle when I make tackles!

“I always wanted to play in England because of the fighting spirit and the bigger crowds. You have more supporters in England than in France.”

Added on Wednesday, January 31st, 2007 at 6:41 pm under News by Wilka.