Brighton midfielder Ayari credits Blackburn for toughening him up

Ayari has had a phenomenal start to the season with the Seagulls.

And he admits: “Maybe it wasn’t the best loan spell if you talk about the performance on the pitch and everything but I think I’ve developed so much outside the pitch.

“My mentality and how it is to live outside Brighton, outside of my family and everything.

“Now when I came back I feel more prepared, I feel like a man.

“I feel like I’m ready now to take the next step.”