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Brighton nears £11 million deal for defender Costinha

5/22/2026

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Brighton & Hove Albion are negotiating to sign Portuguese right-back Costinha from Olympiacos for about £11 million.
The club have tracked Costinha this season and consider the deal a summer priority.
Defender Joel Veltman, 34, will be out of contract and is expected to leave, leaving limited right-back depth.
Brighton sit seventh in the Premier League and could reach a European competition after their match with Manchester United.

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Brighton & Hove Albion are negotiating to sign Portuguese right-back Costinha from Olympiacos for about £11 million.
The club have tracked Costinha this season and consider the deal a summer priority.
Defender Joel Veltman, 34, will be out of contract and is expected to leave, leaving limited right-back depth.
Brighton sit seventh in the Premier League and could reach a European competition after their match with Manchester United.