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Brighton finalize £21.5m transfer for winger Zadok Yohanna

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 6:25 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Brighton finalize £21.5m transfer for winger Zadok Yohanna

Summary

Brighton have confirmed an agreement to sign Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm for £21.5 million. The 18-year-old, who has scored five goals this season, will join Brighton on a five-year contract once the summer transfer window opens on June 15. Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler expressed confidence in Yohanna's potential to impact games. Yohanna previously moved to AIK Stockholm from the Ikon Allah Football Academy in Nigeria and has provided four assists in 18 appearances since debuting in August 2025.

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By the Numbers

•Brighton agrees to a £21.5m deal for Zadok Yohanna.
•Yohanna has five goals and four assists this season.
•The transfer will finalize when the window opens on June 15.
•Manager Fabian Hurzeler anticipates Yohanna will enhance the team's creativity.

Latest Updates

6:25 PMYahoo Sports — Brighton agree £21.5m deal for winger Yohanna
6:25 PMBBC Sport — Brighton agree £21.5m deal for winger Yohanna
6:21 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Brighton beat Bundesliga clubs in the race for Nigerian starlet

What they're saying

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Brighton & Hove Albion won the race for Zadok Yohanna as they announced his summer transfer from AIK Stockholm on Saturday. According to Sky’s report, the fee is believed to be €30 million with ad...
— Yahoo Sports