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Pascal Gross has won 16 caps for Germany 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. " Gross wrote a farewell letter to Brighton fans when he departed in the summer of 2024, saying he was leaving with a "heavy heart", but "knew he would regret" not joining his boyhood club Borussia Dortmund. During his first stint, Gross helped the Seagulls secure their highest league finish when they ended the 2022-23 campaign in sixth and clinched a place in Europe. Capped 16 times by his country, he scored 30 goals and laid on 45 assists across 228 Premier League appearances. Latest Brighton news, analysis and fan views Ask about Brighton - what do you want to know? Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Anthony Joshua's driver charged over Nigeria crash that killed two 'Good idea' or taking 'massive chance' - is Rosenior ready for Chelsea? Johnson 'excited to join Palace journey' after £35m move The return of a masterful, stylish thriller from spy master John Le Carré Why do people react so differently to cold weather? A brand-new game of detection, backstabbing and trust begins What turned live music into a profit machine? 'Good idea' or taking 'massive chance' - is Rosenior ready for Chelsea? 'We need to protect players' - how can tennis avoid breaking point? Sutton's predictions v singer-songwriter & Newcastle fan Andrew Cushin 'Paul was fun': Remembering snooker's lost great 20 years on Pimblett in spotlight - what does 2026 hold for MMA? 'Best bargain' Kamara at heart of Aston Villa success Which men's footballers could be on the move in January? Who might be on move in January in WSL? 'That is divine! ' - watch every PL goal of the month winner from 2025. Video'That is divine! ' - watch every PL goal of the month winner from 2025 We feel closer to him in Australia - Josh Baker's parents on dealing with loss How is Premier League doing in race for five Champions League places? 'Out of the ring, he was fighting another fight' Test Match Special Podcast. Audio Test Match Special Podcast A sombre and sobering end to the year - Bunce Sporting highlights to look forward to in 2026 NFL play-off picture - scenarios & big game deciders in season finale What did Sabalenka and Kyrgios' Battle of the Sexes achieve? Jobs can be saved in Sydney Ashes Test - Mc Grath Best images of 2025 F1 season - on and off the track The 25 best sports photos of 2025 - and the stories behind them Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.