Alan Sheehan | Malick's energy and intensity can be a big asset for Swansea City

Head coach Alan Sheehan believes Malick Yalcouyé’s energy and intensity make him an excellent addition to the Swansea City squad.

The midfielder has joined on loan from Premier League Brighton & Hove Albion for the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign, subject to international clearance and visa approval.

The 19-year-old enjoyed an outstanding season on loan with Sturm Graz last term, featuring in the Austrian top-flight team of the season and starred in their Champions League campaign.

A number of top-flight clubs across Europe were interested in his services, and Sheehan is delighted the Swans have secured the signing of the Ivory Coast age-grade international.

“He is a player who has got a lot of ability, and a wonderful energy,” he said.

“We want good players here, the right people, and for him to buy into the project and want be here, it’s a wonderful signing for the season ahead.

“I think he is player who can play as a six, eight or 10. I think he can play on the sides as well. He is a player who is full of energy and has a great intensity to his play, but also he’s technically a very good player.

“To add a player like that to the squad, we are absolutely delighted.

“He has played for Brighton in pre-season. He had a really successful period out on loan at Sturm Graz, and I’d been aware of him since he was at Göteborg.

“We want to evolve him and improve him and integrate him into our surroundings and our culture so he can be an asset for us.”