Stefanos Tzimas signed for Albion straight after seeing them lose 7-0 at Nottingham Forest.
But the Greek striker never had any doubts over his big decision.
Tzimas opened his account in the Premier League as the Seagulls atoned for that hammering with a 2-0 success at the City Ground.
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His late finish added to Max De Cuyper’s opener and sparked huge celebrations in the away end.
Tzimas signed for the club at the end of the mid-season transfer window but remained on loan at Nuremburg in the German second tier.
With reference to the 7-0, he said: “We talked a lot about this game and we came here to win. We showed our character.
“I think I signed exactly after that game or the day after, something like this.
“Was I discouraged? No, of course not. It was Brighton. It was and is the best option for me because the most important for me is to develop and I am in the right environment.”
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Tzimas said he has had to handle an increase in physicality both in terms of strength and the amount of running he is told to do.
He added: “Trust me, it’s a lot of difference. And especially from Greece because Germany was much better than Greece about physicality, and now here is different again. It is a huge difference.
“I don’t know how to express my feelings. It was a big moment for me and also I had an injury in the summer, I worked hard for this, and now I feel like a very good end.”
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The 19-year-old has previously scored twice in the Carabao Cuo but this was a huge moment for him in the big league.
He said: “My first goal in Premier League. I’m really happy for this. Premier League was my dream and now to score a goal doesn’t feel real.
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“But especially I’m happy for the win. It was a very important to win for us, but now we have to stay focussed, stay grounded because there are plenty of games ahead of us.
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“We have to be ready for the difficult period.
“My time is really nice. I’m settling very well here. My team-mates help me a lot to adapt.
“But I think the most difficult is the physical aspect.
“I think right now, I feel good. I’m really enjoying being here.”
