Ghanaian international Tariq Lamptey has signed a new one-year contract with Brighton and Hove Albion.

The defender’s new contract is worth more than GB£2 million.

Lamptey, 24, joined the Seagulls in January 2020, since when he has made 122 appearances amidst injuries.

A product of Chelsea’s academy, the Ghanaian-British will be at the Amex Stadium till June 2026, in view of his new deal.

Fabian Hürzeler, Albion head coach, said: “We’re delighted Tariq is staying with us. He wants to help the team achieve our targets and gives us great options in wide areas. We are looking forward to Tariq being part of our journey next season.”