John Robinson has revealed why he signed for Cardiff rather than rejoining Albion.
The former Charlton winger believes the timing was wrong for the Seagulls, but he has not ruled out ending his career with them.
Robinson joined Cardiff on a two-year contract yesterday after preliminary contact with Albion involving his agent.
The Seagulls' interest went no further once they were made aware of his wage demands.
Robinson said: "We gave them what would be our minimum, which was considerably lower than others around, and it never went further.
"We didn't actually sit down with Steve (Coppell). I don't think the timing was quite right for them.
"I had a really good feeling about Cardiff as well, even though theirs was not the biggest offer on the table.
"They are looking for a new stadium and they are not in the First Division to make the numbers up.
"Everyone knows what I think of Brighton. I've signed for two years at Cardiff, so we'll see what happens. I will only be 33 then and hopefully not past my sell-by date."
Albion transfer target Steve Hunt has signed a week-to-week contract with Brentford.
He came off the bench to score in a 2-2 friendly draw against Millwall yesterday.
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