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'He can play in several positions' - Hurzeler welcomes Boscaglipublished at 17:25 BST 2 July
17:25 BST 2 July
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Fabian Hurzeler says Olivier Boscagli's versatility will be an asset to Brighton after the defender signed on a five-year deal from PSV.
Boscagli, 27, won Dutch titles in 2024 and 2025, registering 43 appearances in all competitions for PSV last season before his contract expired at the end of last month.
"We're delighted to welcome Olivier to Brighton," said Hurzeler.
"He has got a lot of experience with PSV and we like his versatility. He can play in several positions and we feel it is important to have these players in our squad. We are looking forward to working with him."
Boscagli - capped to under-21 level with France - operated as a left-back and central defender for PSV.
'He looks like a bad egg to me' - Aspinall on Pedropublished at 15:28 BST 2 July
15:28 BST 2 July
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Former Albion striker Warren Aspinall has been speaking to BBC Radio Sussex about Joao Pedro's legacy at Brighton given his impending move to Chelsea: "Pedro will be remembered somewhere in between a bold maverick and the impulsive hothead.
"He has got that spark and hot fuse in him and that is what let him down in the tussle with Jan Paul van Hecke on the training ground. He can produce moments that win games but I have also seen him do some bad things as well. I have seen him throwing his hands up in the air. He does that too often.
"He lets fire get to his concentration - we saw that at Brentford last season. You have to weigh up the pros and cons for him and I think this is a great deal for Brighton. You don't want a bad egg in your dressing room. He is selfish on the pitch and complains when the ball doesn't come to him. You can see all of those traits and you don't want that upsetting the dressing room.
"This group of players at Brighton are close-knit on and off the pitch - the fans, the players, the staff. It's a family. You don't need someone upsetting the apple cart.
"If he thinks he is better than the other players at Brighton, he should be bringing them up not dragging them down. We'll see how good he is when he goes to Chelsea, if he thinks he is better than Brighton. It will be a big ask."
Pedro's Chelsea move 'works for us as well as him' - Barberpublished at 15:24 BST 2 July
15:24 BST 2 July
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Brighton chief executive Paul Barber says Joao Pedro's move to Chelsea is a "disappointment" but believes that when a player wants to move, it is important to find a "plan that suits everybody".
The Brazil international signed for a then club-record £30m from Watford in 2023 and after scoring 30 goals in 70 games for the Seagulls has now moved to Stamford Bridge for £60m.
"Joao leaving us is a disappointment in many ways but at the same time we've realised the significant profit made on Joao from the signing we made from Watford," Barber told BBC Radio Sussex.
"We've had two great seasons from him, a lot of goals, a lot of great memories. We wish him well. He's been a great player for us while he's been here.
"Joao has been given a chance to play in the Champions League. When you've got ambitions to play in a World Cup as he has next summer with his country, he's going to need and want to push to play at the highest possible level.
"We know from previous experience when players are in that mindset sometimes its better to talk to Fabian [Hurzeler], talk to Tony [Bloom], talk to David [Weir] and come up with a plan that suits everybody. It doesn't have to just suit the player - it needs to suit the club as well.
"In this case, I think the value we've achieved, the timing and the players we've bought in, all works for us as well as him. As I say, I wish him well."
Barco seals permanent Strasbourg switchpublished at 15:23 BST 2 July
15:23 BST 2 July
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Brighton have confirmed Argentina international Valentin Barco has completed a permanent switch to Ligue 1 side Strasbourg.
Barco signed for the Seagulls for £7.87m on a four-and-a-half-year deal from Boca Juniors in January 2024 but spent the first half of last season on loan at Sevilla.
The 20-year-old was then loaned to Strasbourg in January, making 15 appearances to help Liam Rosenior's side qualify for the Conference League.
He departs Brighton having made seven appearances for the club.
Technical director David Weir, said: "This is a move that suits all parties, and we wish Valentin the best of luck for the future."
"It's an excellent deal for the club, and a good return on a significant investment in an area of the pitch where we have a lot of competition and are already well served in terms of our attacking talent," said Hurzeler.
"It's also an exciting move for Joao. It gives him the opportunity to play Champions League football this coming season, and he will of course be keen to cement his position in the Brazil team ahead of the World Cup next summer.
"Joao has given us some wonderful moments - during my time and before I came to the club - so, on behalf of everyone, I would like to thank him for his service over the past two seasons and wish him the best for the future."
Pedro said: "I want to thank you all for the past two years we've been together, and for all the support and great memories that we created. It was a pleasure and a privilege to work with this team."
Hurzeler 'can throw his hands a little'published at 13:51 BST 2 July
13:51 BST 2 July
British boxer Harlem Eubank says Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler can "throw his hands a little" in the ring.
Eubank - who was once an academy prospect at Brighton - is preparing to face Jack Catterall at the AO Arena in Manchester.
The welterweight fighter says he done a little training alongside Hurzeler, adding: "I've done a couple with him and his family, he's a great guy and an incredible manager.
"He can throw hands a little bit, boxing training is a great way to get fit, it's great whether it's fighting or fitness."
On the Seagulls he said: "We've been on fire, every season we get better, we've had big wins against the top four teams and hopefully we can build on that next year."
Barclay returns to Seagulls as Under-21 mentorpublished at 16:52 BST 1 July
16:52 BST 1 July
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Former Brighton player Ben Barclay has rejoined the club as part of the Under-21 team to act as an overage player and mentor.
The 28-year-old has signed a one-year contract and will be part of the playing squad for the 2025-26 season.
Barclay joined the Seagulls' academy from Manchester City in 2013 and was included in Chris Hughton's 25-man squad for the 2018–19 Premier League season, making his debut against Southampton in the Carabao Cup.
He was then loaned to Notts County in 2019 before joining Accrington Stanley permanently later that year.
Barclay played for Stockport County and Yeovil Town before a spell at Carlisle United ended with his release this summer.
Under-21 head coach Shannon Ruth said: "I am really pleased to welcome Ben back to the club. He knows exactly what it takes to progress from academy football into the senior game and will be a great role model for our young pros.
"He has excellent EFL experience that he can share with the group. We believe he is a valuable addition to our development programme and we are excited to work with him.
"We will benefit from that not just in matches, but in training throughout the week, where having that experience out on the grass, alongside the players is invaluable."
🎧 Pedro to Chelsea but should Elliott join Seagulls?published at 14:39 BST 1 July
14:39 BST 1 July
The latest episode of the Albion Unlimited podcast is here with BBC Radio Sussex's Johnny Cantor and former Albion striker Warren Aspinall discussing all things Seagulls.
There's reaction to Joao Pedro's impending move to Chelsea and what his legacy will be at the club, while there's also chat about whether a bid for Harvey Elliott makes sense.
Brighton to Chelsea transfer fees approach £300mpublished at 14:38 BST 30 June
14:38 BST 30 June
Since 2022, Brighton have become something of a feeder club to Chelsea - at least on paper.
Should Joao Pedro complete his switch to Stamford Bridge, he will become the fifth high-profile departure from Brighton, with around £280m going the other way.
Despite such an exodus, it is remarkable how Brighton have kicked on and thrived under first Roberto de Zerbi and now Fabian Hurzeler.
The transfers began with Marc Cucurella in the summer of 2022, joining Chelsea for a fee of £60 million, despite only one season in the Premier League.
Not long after, Graham Potter was plucked from Amex Stadium to replace Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea reportedly paying £21 million for the head coach and his entire backroom staff - a record amount for a manager. He duly lasted just seven months in west London.
Potter's sacking did not end Chelsea's fascination with Brighton. Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez arrived for £25 million in August 2023 before the marquee signing of Moises Caicedo a week later. The Ecuador midfielder broke the British transfer record when he arrived from £100m rising to £115m.
After a two-year break, Chelsea are back on the south coast to seal a £60 million deal for Joao Pedro, a forward whose metrics suggest he is one of the most astute attackers in the league. Yet despite this loss of talent and leadership, Brighton have not stumbled.
Under Hurzeler, the youngest manager in Premier League history, Brighton have evolved tactically while remaining fiercely competitive. His rapid, high-pressing philosophy has built on the foundation left by De Zerbi, while injecting a new energy into the squad.
Albion's renowned recruitment model built around data, undervalued talent, and succession planning continues to pay dividends, with shrewd signings like Carlos Baleba, Bart Verbruggen, and emerging academy talents helping fill the voids left by big-money exits.
Hurzeler's Brighton have defied the usual trajectory of clubs losing players to the 'big six', remaining in the hunt for European football.
It is a testament to Brighton's structural integrity, from chairman Tony Bloom's vision to the club's elite recruitment and analytical departments.
'The owner keeps me busy, in a good way' - Hurzelerpublished at 18:32 BST 27 June
18:32 BST 27 June
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Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler says the owner is keeping him "busy" during the off-season as they continue their work in the transfer market.
The Seagulls have already been active in the summer window, having signed three teenagers and 21-year-old defender Diego Coppola.
Hurzeler and the ownership will be looking to build on the German's first season in charge as they look to secure European football again having narrowly missed out in 2024-25 when they finished eighth in the Premier League.
With interest in a number of their key players, the club's work will not only focus on who they can bring in but who they can keep hold of and who may head out the door.
"The owner keeps me busy, in a good way," Hurzeler told BBC Radio Sussex during a charity walk for the club's foundation.
"I'm really happy to work. It is a lot of work to do - the preparation for the season and pre-season is very important.
"You need the right people, the right squad, so you need to do a lot of research, a lot of calls.
"I'm really happy we are working in detail, working to get the right people. The players we have signed already have great characters and great potential, and I'm very, very happy they have signed with us. I'm really looking forward to working with them."
Could Kostoulas be Brighton's next big star?published at 12:25 BST 25 June
12:25 BST 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."
Ex-Brighton midfielder Lallana retirespublished at 09:45 BST 25 June
09:45 BST 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."
🎧 'No-brainer' - why Kostoulas signed for Brightonpublished at 09:19 BST 25 June
09:19 BST 25 June
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.
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