Ireland teenager with 'a lot of potential' joins Premier League side
It seems as though Dike will settle into the under-21 setup at the Seagulls, with Albion known for their production line of young talented players.
Brighton U21 manager Shannon Ruth, speaking to local newspaper The Argus, said: "Michael joins us as an Irish youth international and gained some good experience last year with Treaty.
"We believe he is a goalkeeper with a really positive profile and a lot of potential. We look forward to working with him and helping him continue his development."
Treaty United manager Tommy Barrett told the Limerick Post: "It's a fantastic opportunity for Michael and we wish him all the best. Michael has been great for us and has all the attributes to be a top keeper, great personality, great athleticism and he works really hard at his game.
"We are all looking forward to seeing Michael flourish and have a great career in the game."
Speaking to RTÉ, Dike revealed that he had been offered trails at the Premier League side, saying "I have been there a few times on trials and stuff like that and I enjoyed it and got offered a contract so I'm really happy. It's everything I have ever dream of, really exciting, a new chapter."
He was thankful for his time at Treaty, saying "The club has given me a good pathway I started with the academy and then had a little breakout year last year and made a couple of games.
"The shootout was by far my favourite moment as a Treaty player, the adrenaline saving the first one, going for the second one and saving that and then winning the shootout."
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