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Luca Barrington joins from Manchester City

Midfielder signs contract until 2025.

By Bruce Talbot • 12 August 2022

By Paul Hazlewood
Luca Barrington helped Manchester City win the Premier League Under-18 title last season.

We are delighted to announce the signing of wide midfielder Luca Barrington from Manchester City on a contract until June 2025. 

Luca, 17, began his association with City at the age of six and has progressed through their academy system.

Last season he scored ten goals in 22 appearances to help them win the Under-18 Premier League. He signed his first professional contract with City last month before opting to join Albion.

By Paul Hazlewood
Luca Barrington joined Manchester City at the age of six.

Under-21s coach Andrew Crofts said, “Luca had an outstanding campaign at under-18 level with City last season and we’re delighted to welcome him to Brighton & Hove Albion.

“He’s got a lot of ability, a great attitude and we’re really excited to start working with him.”