Brighton sign Austria defender Svoboda from Venezia

Austria defender Michael Svoboda made 133 appearances for Venezia [Getty Images]Brighton have signed Austria defender Michael Svoboda from Serie B champions Venezia on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.The 27-year-old centre-back is with Austria at the World Cup and will join up with Fabian Hurzeler's squad later this summer.Svoboda captained Venezia to the Serie B title last season, with Brighton head coach Hurzeler describing him as a player capable of strengthening the Seagulls both