Ecuador international Jhegson Méndez has revealed that he’s received interest from Brighton & Hove Albion.
The 27-year-old joined São Paulo in January 2023 after representing the national team at the World Cup.
Méndez made two appearances for Ecuador at the World Cup and Olé say his displays caught the attention of several European clubs. Brighton, AC Milan and Lokomotiv Moscow were among them.
This has now been confirmed by the player himself during an interview with TC Deportes, and of the clubs it was Brighton that came closest to securing his services. His comments are relayed by Olé.
There’s no explanation given as to why the midfielder couldn’t complete a move to The Amex in the winter 2023 market. In the same window Brighton agreed deals with Rosario Central and Swedish side AIK for Facundo Buonanotte and Yasin Ayari respectively.
Meanwhile Méndez’s failure to secure a transfer to Brighton saw him join São Paulo,and this deal hasn’t worked out well for him.
The Brazilian club sent him out on loan to Elche CF in January and he’s been restricted to only one appearance with the second division Spanish side so far.
According to Olé, the Ecuadorian’s future is currently uncertain and is on the radar of a few clubs like Liga de Quito and Independiente del Valle.
