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Baggaley, Bance and Kafaji to leave Brighton at contract end

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Baggaley, Bance and Kafaji to leave Brighton at contract end

Summary

Sophie Baggaley and Libby Bance will depart Brighton and Hove Albion when their contracts expire later this month. Rosa Kafaji will return to Arsenal following her loan. Head coach Dario Vidosic expressed gratitude for their contributions, noting their roles in reaching the club's first Wembley final. Baggaley, called up to the England senior squad for World Cup qualifiers, made 42 appearances since joining Brighton in 2023. Bance's tenure is also highlighted as she completes her time with the club.

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Status Watch

•Sophie Baggaley and Libby Bance leave Brighton this month.
•Rosa Kafaji returns to Arsenal after her loan.
•Baggaley was called up for World Cup qualifiers.
•Both players contributed to Brighton's historic Wembley final.
•Baggaley made 42 appearances for Brighton since joining.

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6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Baggaley, Bance and Kafaji to leave Brighton

What they're saying

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Goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley and midfielder Libby Bance will leave Brighton and Hove Albion when their contracts expire later this month. Also, forward Rosa Kafaji will return to her parent club Arsenal at the end of her loan.
— Yahoo Sports

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