 After making 77 league appearances and scoring two goals over two seasons at Milton Keynes, Navarro was released from his contract on 19 May 2009.Navarro joined Brighton & Hove Albion on trial during the summer of 2009 with a view to earning a professional contract.Navarro started during the 2–0 pre-season friendly victory over AFC Wimbledon and was praised by manager Russell Slade for a good performance.