Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi has outlined hopes for Valentin Barco.

The wing-back was signed last week from Boca Juniors.

"He's a good player," De Zerbi said. "We have to understand when he can start with us because he is on international duty. At the moment we can't play with him, but for the future he can be an important player.

"He's the target of the club and we respect that. We work to help any young player who wants to become better and to progress. Barco is one of these players - so is Billy Gilmour, Jan Paul van Hecke, Facundo Buonanotte and before them it was Alexis Mac Allister, Moises Caicedo. We have to respect it."

De Zerbi added: "We have to watch on the pitch before we can say anything more. You can know the players on video, but sometimes you can find different characteristics and details in person. The real potential you can see on the pitch."