Albion’s boys from Buenos Aires have admitted they are desperate to get back into English football.

Agustin Battipiedi and Cristian Baz are back home in Argentina after being released by the Seagulls recently.

But Battipiedi insists they have fond memories of their time in Sussex, despite failing to make a first-team impact, and are keen to secure another chance on these shores.

The midfielder, who started three League One games for the champions as well as cup ties at Northampton and Stoke, was not surprised to be let go at the end of his year-long deal.

He said: “I think that the decision they took was the one I was expecting as I haven’t been involved for most of the games in the last six months.

“But I was a bit disappointed because I would have loved to stay there or to have played a bit more.

“Although I didn’t play as much as I would have liked to, it was an unforgettable year for me. Everything was perfect apart from being released from the team.

“My best footballing memories, there is no doubt, are playing against Southampton away with 27,000 people there and, of course, playing against Stoke City away with 22,000.

“As well, I can add that being recognised by the fans at various times was amazing. It has never happened to me before, and all the fans were outstanding with me through the whole season and I really appreciated it. They are things that I will keep forever.”

The duo have returned home with the Argentinian season in full swing but Battipiedi plans to relax and wait for another chance in Europe rather than sign for a local club.

They were both with third-tier Comunicaciones before attempting to fulfil their English dreams and winger Baz also has experience at various other clubs in the Argentinian capital.

Battipiedi said: “Here in Argentina my idea is to spend time with the people I haven’t seen for the whole year, like family and friends. I’ll enjoy my holidays and relax a bit after a very hard year, but always thinking about my future and deciding where to be the next season.

“Most of the players here want to play and stay in Europe and the most difficult thing is to get in those countries to play.

“I would love to keep playing in England. That’s why I took the decision to sign with English agents who I know work really hard and hopefully they will take me there again.”

Baz, known as Chino, started three cup games against lower league opponents and will perhaps be best remembered for his extraordinary penalty which settled the shoot out at Woking.

The pair contributed to the cosmopolitan feel of the Seagulls’ squad.

Battipiedi added: “I enjoyed a lot being in other country with other people and doing what I love to do.

“The most important thing of the whole year is that I ended up knowing great people and making real friends like Inigo Calderon, Fran Sandaza, Pete Brezovan and Chino.

“I will keep in touch with many of them, as they are great people, especially Calde, Fran, Pete and Chino. And Calde gave me his shorts in his last home game, which I really appreciated.”