Young Brighton forward joins Cambridge United on loan

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Young Brighton & Hove Albion forward Lorent Tolaj has joined Cambridge United on loan until the end of the season.

The 20-year-old joins a Cambridge team who are sat in 12th in their first campaign back in League One, following their promotion last season.

Under-23s coach Andrew Crofts said, “Lorent has been in impressive form in Premier League 2 this season, after a difficult time out with injury last season.

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“Now is a good time for him to experience the surroundings of a men’s first team environment, as well as compete at a really good level in League One.”

Young Brighton & Hove Albion forward Lorent Tolaj has joined Cambridge United on loan until the end of the season. Picture by Alex Burstow/Getty ImagesYoung Brighton & Hove Albion forward Lorent Tolaj has joined Cambridge United on loan until the end of the season. Picture by Alex Burstow/Getty Images
Young Brighton & Hove Albion forward Lorent Tolaj has joined Cambridge United on loan until the end of the season. Picture by Alex Burstow/Getty Images

Tolaj joined joined Albion in June 2018 from Swiss side FC Sion and has represented Switzerland up to under-19 level.

He has made 18 Premier League 2 appearances so far this campaign, scoring six times, as well as notching three assists.

The striker links up with Albion midfielder Jensen Weir, who is on a season-long loan at the Abbey Stadium.