Winger Kevin McLeod has left Colchester United to join their Coca-Cola League One rivals Brighton and Hove Albion.
The 27-year-old rejected the chance to stay with the U's and has signed a two-year contract with the Seagulls.
McLeod played 55 times for Colchester, scoring seven times.
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