Brighton sign Femi Azeez and Chema Andres before transfer deadline

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Brighton sign Femi Azeez and Chema Andres before transfer deadline
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Brighton and Hove Albion completed the signing of winger Femi Azeez and midfielder Chema Andres prior to the transfer deadline. Azeez arrives from Millwall for an initial fee of £12.5 million, with add-ons potentially increasing the total to £15 million. The 25-year-old recorded 11 goals and 8 assists last season. Brighton also secured 21-year-old defensive midfielder Chema Andres from Stuttgart on a five-year deal for approximately £15.5 million. The club moved for the two players following the departure of Carlos Baleba to Manchester United for £70 million earlier this summer. Fabian Hürzeler intends to integrate both players into the squad to provide depth and defensive stability.

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  • Femi Azeez moves to Brighton from Millwall for a fee of up to £15 million.
  • Chema Andres joins on a five-year contract from Stuttgart for £15.5 million.
  • Azeez recorded 19 goal contributions during his final season in the Championship.
  • Andres joins the squad as a direct midfield replacement following the exit of Carlos Baleba.
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The Seagulls secured Championship star Femi Azeez and midfield anchor Chema Andres in a late flurry, fortifying Fabian Hürzeler’s squad with elite technical talent and youthful physicality.

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