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  1. Could Kostoulas be Brighton's next big star?published at 12:25 25 June

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    Former Brighton forward Warren Aspinall is hopeful 18-year-old Charalampos Kostoulas "is going to be the next star" for the club.

    The teenager, who signed from Olympiakos earlier this month, only made his senior debut for the Greek side in 2024 but has seen his career develop quickly.

    He follows Brighton's renowned recruitment style of buying and developing young talent and turning a profit later down the line.

    "I wish him all the best because he has only just turned 18 and he has got everything going for him," said Aspinall on BBC Radio Sussex's Albion Unlimited podcast.

    "He will give Brighton different attacking options because he can play on the left, right or as a number 10.

    "We might know what he is going to do for Brighton but the opposition managers won't always know where he is going to play. So for the first five or 10 minutes of a game they might still be thinking where is he playing.

    "His career has happened very quickly for him so it is just about keeping his feet on the ground and seeing what he can do.

    "He is a big lad. I hope he is going to be the next star for Brighton.

    "He has the best people around him at the club because it is like one big family."

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  2. Ex-Brighton midfielder Lallana retirespublished at 09:45 25 June

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    Adam Lallana has announced his retirement from football, describing his time at Brighton as some of the "happiest years" of his life.

    The 37-year-old made 569 appearances in his career, 104 of which came with the Seagulls.

    "As I call time on my playing career, I do so with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and pride," Lallana posted on social media.

    "I could not be more appreciative of the opportunities I've been given and the support I've received along the way."

    Talking specifically about Brighton, Lallana added: "Home to some of the happiest years of my life, at a club deeply connected to its community and run in such a smart, modern way."

  3. 🎧 'No-brainer' - why Kostoulas signed for Brightonpublished at 09:19 25 June

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    A new episode of BBC Radio Sussex's Albion Unlimited podcast is now available on BBC Sounds.

    The agent and family of Charalampos Kostoulas discuss his move to Brighton - plus the team discuss the latest from the transfer window and assess the Seagulls' Premier League fixtures.

    Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds

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