Winger Elvis Manu has today been recalled by parent club Brighton and Hove Albion and now ends his spell at Huddersfield with immediate effect.
Having joined us at the end of the January transfer window on a loan spell that was due to run until May 2, with Huddersfield having six loanees on the books – and being limited to only five in a match day squad – Manu’s game time has been limited and Brighton were hoping with the loan to obviously play the 22 year old into some form.
With 28 days passing in the loan spell, and a recall clause now coming into play, with the former Holland Under 21 international only making five substitute appearances, and the last of those coming in March’s early defeat to Derby County, they have enacted that clause and taken him back.
Speaking to the Official Site as the recall was announced, head coach David Wagner explained.
‘I spoke with Chris Hughton about Elvis and his return to Brighton is the right move for everyone. Now that we have been able to bring Rajiv van La Parra to the Club earlier than we believed we could, we have six loanees. I can only pick five in the match day squad, plus I`d prefer to work with the players who we know are here for the long term. Brighton also has a great chance of promotion to the Premier League, so Chris wants all his players fit, healthy and available to play for them. When you add this up, it makes the most sense for Elvis to return to Brighton. He leaves with our thanks and best wishes for the future.’
