Alious“Facundo Buonanotte Reveals Truth Behind Brighton Exit and Dramatic Chelsea Move After Leeds United Plane Snub”
Facundo Buonanotte has finally opened up about the chaotic transfer deadline day twist that saw him join Chelsea instead of Leeds United, despite being just hours away from boarding a plane to Yorkshire.
The 20-year-old Argentine midfielder, who joined Chelsea on loan from Brighton, was initially expected to spend the season at Leeds, with the newly promoted side close to finalising a deal. Everything appeared set — Buonanotte’s travel plans were in place — until a last-minute call from Chelsea changed everything.
Buonanotte admitted that the opportunity to work under Enzo Maresca and play for a club of Chelsea’s stature was simply too big to turn down. Speaking to Argentine media, he explained his decision and what the move means for his future.
> “What you want is to play so you can be in the Argentine national team, but when a club as big as Chelsea comes along, you can’t say no,” said Buonanotte. “I wanted to take on this challenge to prove I’m up to it. I’m very happy and very comfortable here. The Premier League is the best league in the world — something different happens every minute.”
The talented playmaker was **struggling for minutes at Brighton**, sitting low in Roberto De Zerbi’s pecking order. The Seagulls were keen to send him out to gain **regular top-flight experience**, following his successful loan at **Leicester City** last season.
Since his move to Stamford Bridge, Buonanotte has featured sporadically — logging **54 minutes in the Champions League**, **45 minutes in the Premier League**, and completing his only full 90 minutes in the **Carabao Cup**, where he scored the winning goal against **Lincoln City**.
While some critics questioned whether the move to Chelsea would improve his game time, Buonanotte insists he’s ready to **fight for his place** and prove his worth at one of England’s biggest clubs.
His sudden switch left Leeds stunned, as they believed the deal was all but done. But in true transfer deadline day fashion, one unexpected phone call completely changed the story — and **Buonanotte’s career path** — in a matter of hours.
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