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Trossard settling into new surroundings

Summer arrival Leandro Trossard says that he’s quickly settled into his new life on the south coast.

By Alex Stedman • 30 July 2019

The midfielder joined the Seagulls from KRC Genk last month to became the club’s second new face of the transfer window, and explained that he’s enjoying his new surroundings. 

He said, “The city of Brighton is really nice to live in, it’s close to the sea and it’s great at this time of year with a lot to do.

“My wife and boy join me next week, and it’s a brilliant place that I’m enjoying settling into.

“My teammates have been great since I’ve been here, I haven’t had to do anything too bad with an initiation, just a song which every new player has to do!

“I sang Marvin Gaye, Ain’t No Mountain High. I won’t be giving out any more renditions though!"

By Paul Hazlewood
Leandro Trossard and Shane Duffy share a joke at open training

The Belgian was speaking in the sunshine at Monday’s opening training session at the Amex Stadium, where a few thousand supporters came to watch Graham Potter and Hope Powell put their respective sides through their paces.

There was a lengthy queue for autographs and photos after the sessions had concluded, and Trossard enjoyed the occasion.

“It’s a nice day for the fans and the training session itself was a lot of fun; it’s great that we get to meet them all and sign their shirts and send them home happy,” he continued.

“This feels like a really nice club, it was the impression I got when I arrived and that’s still the case now.

“The coach and the league were big factors in getting me here too, it was a big decision and one I’m happy with.”

By Paul Hazlewood
Leandro Trossard

Attention turned to the upcoming 2019/20 Premier League season, and the 24-year-old is keen to hit the ground running in England’s top-flight.

“I hope that I can make my mark in what is one of the biggest leagues in the world.

“I want to develop and show good things to the fans. It feels perfect here to allow me to do that.

“The head coach has told me that he wants me in-between the lines, trying to create goals for my team-mates and score a few myself too.”