The official website of Brighton announced the achievement of an agreement on the transfer of Ryan. The Australian will join the Seagulls on July 1.
It is reported that the transition Matthew will be a record in the history of the club, but the amount is not called. Goalkeeper will sign a five-year contract.
"I'm pleased that we managed to get Matthew. It will be an excellent addition to our line-up in the next season.
This is a very experienced player for his years, who has already played in the top divisions of Australia, Belgium and Spain, "said team coach Chris Houghton.
Ryan in Australia played for Blacktown City and Central Coast Mariners, and in 2013 moved to Bruges. With him, Matthew won the Belgian Cup and twice became the best goalkeeper of the local championship, and then moved to Valencia. In Spain, Ryan was unable to oust from the base of Diego Alves and finish the current season in rent in Genk.