Germany international Pascal Gross has returned to Brighton from Borussia Dortmund on a deal until June 2027.
The 34-year-old midfielder made 261 appearances for the Seagulls before joining the Bundesliga club 18 months ago for a fee of around £8m.
Gross featured 66 times for Dortmund, scoring one goal and assisting 17 times.
He spent seven seasons at Brighton after arriving from FC Ingolstadt in 2017 and head coach Fabian Hurzeler said: “We are really pleased to have Pascal back with us.
“He’s a fantastic player and someone I know well and was looking forward to working with when I first came to the club.
“Brighton fans know his attributes, but he brings great leadership qualities to the group. Those qualities, along with his experience and ability, will be a huge asset in the second half of the season.”
