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Bart Verbruggen praises Luka Vuskovic after Brighton draw with Leeds United

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 6:15 AM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Bart Verbruggen praises Luka Vuskovic after Brighton draw with Leeds United

Summary

Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen has praised defender Luka Vuskovic following his recent performance for the club. Vuskovic, who joined Brighton from Tottenham this summer for a club-record fee of £46 million, scored his first goal in English football during a 1-1 draw against Leeds United at Amex Stadium on Saturday. Verbruggen described the 19-year-old as a mature talent and highlighted his aerial threat. The goalkeeper noted that the teenager has handled the expectations associated with his high transfer fee well during his time on the training pitch. Brighton officials look for the defender to continue his development and maintain this level of performance in future matches.

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Key Details

•Luka Vuskovic joined Brighton from Tottenham this summer for a record £46 million.
•The defender scored his first English football goal in a 1-1 draw against Leeds United.
•Bart Verbruggen highlighted the 19-year-old for his maturity and aerial ability.
•The match took place at Amex Stadium.

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6:15 AMYahoo Sports — Vuskovic 'a massive talent' - Verbruggen

What they're saying

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Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen says Luka Vuskovic "is a massive talent" for his age and will "hopefully continue to improve" while at the club. Croatia defender Vuskovic signed from Tottenham in the summer for a club record £46m. "He is a big guy so he is a threat in the air and he can head the ball well," Verbruggen told BBC Radio Sussex.
— Yahoo Sports

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