Brighton’s “greatest-ever Premier League signing,” Pascal Gross, bid farewell to the club to reunite with his boyhood team, Borussia Dortmund. After a remarkable seven-year tenure at Albion, where he featured in 261 matches across various competitions, Gross’s departure marks the end of an era. Since his arrival in 2017 from FC Ingolstadt, the versatile German international has been a pivotal figure for Brighton, impressing under multiple head coaches while adapting to different roles on the field.

Expressing his sentiment on the move, Gross shared, “The decision to join Dortmund was a no-brainer for me. Being a lifelong supporter of the club, my heart immediately resonated with the opportunity. Although my time at Brighton has been immensely rewarding, the pull of returning to my roots was too strong to ignore.” Brighton chairman Tony Bloom hailed Gross as a true club icon, emphasizing his significant contributions since the club’s Premier League inception. While saddened by his departure, Bloom acknowledged Gross’s aspiration to cap off his career in the competitive German league with the team he has always cherished.

Recognizing Gross as a revered figure within the club, Bloom extended an open invitation for the midfielder to revisit Brighton anytime, underlining his profound impact and legacy within the organization.