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Brighton reaches verbal agreement with Young Boys for Jaouen Hadjam transfer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:25 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Brighton reaches verbal agreement with Young Boys for Jaouen Hadjam transfer

Summary

Brighton & Hove Albion has reached a verbal agreement with BSC Young Boys regarding the transfer of left-back Jaouen Hadjam, as reported by Foot Mercato. The 23-year-old, an Algerian international, has impressed with his performance despite a recent injury setback. After joining Young Boys from FC Nantes last year, he made 30 appearances during the past season, contributing two goals and four assists. Final details of the transfer deal are reportedly being finalized, but are not yet complete.

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By the Numbers

•Jaouen Hadjam is 23 years old and previously played for FC Nantes.
•He suffered a syndesmotic ligament tear in January but still featured 30 times last season.
•Hadjam has 21 caps for Algeria and played in three matches this summer’s World Cup.
•Brighton has not yet completed the transfer, with final details pending.

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2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Brighton reach verbal agreement with Young Boys over Jaouen Hadjam transfer

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Brighton & Hove Albion are reported to have reached a verbal agreement with BSC Young Boys regarding the transfer of Jaouen Hadjam (23), according to Foot Mercato. The final details of the deal are re...
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