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title: "Brighton: George Cox set for permanent Fortuna Sittard move"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/brighton-george-cox-permanent-fortuna-sittard-transfer-report/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Ben Crump"
section: "Brighton & Hove Albion"
published: "2020-06-09T19:30:32Z"
modified: "2020-06-09T19:30:32Z"
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# Brighton: George Cox set for permanent Fortuna Sittard move

**Brighton and Hove Albion left-back George Cox is set to make a permanent move to Dutch side Fortuna Sittard, according to [De Limburger.](https://www.limburger.nl/cnt/dmf20200608_00163327/fortuna-licht-optie-in-contract-george-cox)**

The 22-year-old joined Fortuna last summer on loan from the Seagulls and has firmly established himself as the Dutch club’s preferred left-back option, making [21 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/george-cox/profil/spieler/359692) in the Eredivisie during the 2019/20 season.

Cox, who [underwent heart surgery](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46209644) during the early years of his career, sees his current contract at Brighton come to an end this summer after having a loan spell with Northampton Town last season.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/THE-BREAKDOWN.png)

Fortuna, who have now made an official announcement on the [permanent](https://www.limburger.nl/cnt/dmf20200608_00163327/fortuna-licht-optie-in-contract-george-cox) deal for Cox, are said to be preparing the final details in the move which will [reportedly](https://www.limburger.nl/cnt/dmf20200608_00163327/fortuna-licht-optie-in-contract-george-cox) cost them €50,000 (£44,617).

The Worthing-born defender saw Fortuna hold off the threat of relegation after the Eredivisie campaign was ended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Verdict.png)

Cox has performed very well for Fortuna this season, averaging [1.9 tackles and 2.2 interceptions](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/383604/Show/George-Cox) per game, and it seems a good move for him that he turns his loan into a permanent deal.

Surviving heart surgery during his younger years is a remarkable story but it is a shame that he did not get the chance to play for Brighton’s first team in his time at the club.

The summer transfer window will see a number of clubs make ‘cheap’ moves and it seems that Fortuna are signing a fine talent in the young defender.

***Do you think selling George Cox is the right decision? Let us know in the comments section below…***