Jose Izquierdo has been given the green light to become Brighton and Hove Albion's record signing after being granted a work permit on Thursday (AEST).

Brighton confirmed it had reached an agreement with Belgian side Club Brugge last week for what is thought to be a club-record fee of approximately £13.5 million ($22.2 million), potentially rising to £16 million ($26.3 million).

There had been doubts about whether or not the Colombia international would qualify for a work permit, with Izquierdo, 25, only playing twice for his national side.

However, the winger, who impressed in the UEFA Champions League for Brugge last term, has been given the thumbs up and could soon make his Premier League debut, subject to international clearance.

Izquierdo could potentially play his first game against Leicester City — a team he scored past in last season's UEFA Champions League — on Sunday (AEST), although the League Cup tie with Barnet on Wednesday (AEST) looks a more likely prospect for a debut.