Brighton & Hove Albion signs Jaouen Hadjam from Young Boys
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 8:04 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Brighton & Hove Albion has confirmed the signing of Algerian left-back Jaouen Hadjam from Swiss champions Young Boys. The 23-year-old has joined the Premier League club on a five-year contract valued at an undisclosed fee. Hadjam made a total of 98 appearances for Young Boys after transferring from Nantes in 2024. He previously represented France at youth level but switched allegiance to Algeria in 2023. Hadjam participated in the FIFA World Cup 2026, playing in three matches for Algeria. Brighton recently began their league campaign with a 4-0 victory over Aston Villa.
- •Jaouen Hadjam joins Brighton from Young Boys on five-year deal.
- •He's the third Algerian player in the Premier League.
- •Hadjam has 21 caps for Algeria after switching from France.
- •Brighton won their league opener 4-0 against Aston Villa.
- 8:04 AMYahoo Sports — Brighton & Hove Albion sign Algerian left-back Jaouen Hadjam
"The 23-year-old joins from Swiss champions Young Boys on a five-year deal, making him the third Algerian in the league.
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