Brighton & Hove Albion are once again juggling Facundo Buonanotte’s development pathway, with the midfielder – now at Leeds United and struggling – continuing to move between clubs as he builds experience in English football.

The 21-year-old moved to Leeds United in January after a short spell back at Brighton from Chelsea. That sequence alone shows how the Seagulls are handling him – carefully, but without settling on a fixed role just yet.

His switch to Chelsea last summer came somewhat unexpectedly. “When a club as big as Chelsea comes along, you can’t say no”, he revealed later. But despite the step up, he struggled to establish himself.

In the Premier League, he played just 45 minutes, with most of his involvement coming in cup competitions. Even there, his impact remained limited, ending the spell with only modest contributions.

That lack of rhythm has followed him into his current situation. Since arriving at Leeds United, Buonanotte has made only a handful of appearances and is yet to register a goal or an assist. Once again, he finds himself adapting to a new environment rather than building on consistent performances.

This stop-start trajectory contrasts with Brighton’s usual development model and...