Ex-Brighton star ‘packed his bags’ to force exit before going on to become a Seagulls hero
A now-Brighton hero once had his heart set on leaving the club and was anticipating an exit.
16.08.25, 09:36 Updated 22.05.26, 14:52 3 Minute Read
Charlie Parker-Turner
Brighton fans hold many fond memories of Alexis Mac Allister, however, like most footballing journeys, the road is never straight. For the then-22-year-old Argentine, heading to the English south coast before a global pandemic hit proved mentally challenging, and it prompted the midfielder to abruptly decide he wanted to leave the club as a result.
While the player made only his debut in March 2020 shortly before football was suspended due to growing concerns over COVID-19, Mac Allister struggled to make his mark as the Seagulls’ new No.10 following the Premier League’s resumption in June.
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