Brighton completes signing of Leicester's Ulloa on loan

Leonardo Ulloa will wear Brighton & Hove Albion's shirt once again.

Ulloa returned to Brighton on Monday as the Seagulls completed the signing of Leicester City's Argentinian striker on loan. The product of Comision de Actividades Infantiles left them three-and-a-half years ago, and has now signed until the end of the season.

"We're delighted to welcome Leo back to the club," manager Chris Hughton said. "He's scored goals at Premier League level and will further strengthen our attacking options. I wasn't here during his first spell at the club, but I know he was very well thought of by all concerned, including the club's supporters. He's achieved a great deal since he left, including winning a Premier League title, and his experience at this level will be hugely beneficial to us. Albion fans will know all about him - he's a physical striker that holds the ball up well, and he's capable of scoring goals, which he hope he will continue to do back here."

At Leicester, Ulloa, who joined the Foxes for £8 million, played just 19 minutes in the Premier League this season. The footballer scored 26 goals in 58 games during his first spell at Brighton, and tallied the first-ever hat-trick at the Amex Stadium.

Hughton revealed that Ulloa will be in the squad for Brighton's Premier League game against Southampton on Wednesday, and the Seagulls confirmed that he'll wear No. 16.