Carvalho will start his new role next month ahead of pre-season. He said his two years at Brighton had a big impact on him and told The Argus: “It’s a new challenge, a next step in my career. Timing and opportunity don’t always align but I am massively grateful for my time at Brighton.”
On his Instagram account, he revealed a tattoo of the club’s emblem of a seagull to mark his time there and added: “Sad to leave this team and staff and my catering team, some huge legacy stays behind. Love you all!”
In an interview with the Telegraph earlier this year, Carvalho explained the thinking behind how he fed Brighton’s players.
“We are always trying to find that percentage more, to make sure our players are ready for and also recover well from their games. They can organise their week so they balance their work, life and sport. Obviously, the intensities are different [for amateurs] and recovery as well, but these days, there is more and more of a positive attitude towards healthy eating and also healthy lifestyle.”