And Fabian Hurzler is hopeful of “very good things” from his new full-back.
De Cuyper looks set to take over from Pervis Estupinan, now at Milan, going into the new Premier League season.
The new arrival from Club Brugge has looked promising in pre-season.
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Head coach Hurzeler said: “First of all he needs to adapt to the intensity and I think he does it step by step.
“And then in possession I think you saw he showed some great things.
“He is a very clever player. He knows how to penetrate the last line from an opponent.
“He knows how to play very efficient passes. He has a good left foot.
“Now it is about us trying to integrate him into our style of play as quick as possible but so far he is doing a good job.”
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Estupinan played a huge role for the Seagulls in his three seasons at the club.
Hurzeler said: “Of course Pervis was a great player for us and it now is about replacing him.
“You can’t replace him one to one.
“It is a different character, it’s a different profile so we will see different things.
“But hopefully also very good things.”