Brighton signs Costinha to bolster squad depth and strategy

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Brighton signs Costinha to bolster squad depth and strategy

Summary

Brighton has signed Costinha, hoping to address squad depth issues that have persisted for five years. The 26-year-old Portuguese player may compete with Mats Wieffer for a starting position as Brighton prepares for its second season in European competition. Costinha's robust, attacking style aligns with coach Fabian Hurzeler's tactics. The transfer, reported at around £11 million, represents a strategic move as Brighton aims to enhance its performance.

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•Costinha joins Brighton as a strategic signing.
•The club has struggled with depth in recent years.
•Mats Wieffer could be his main competition for playing time.
•The transfer fee is reported to be around £11 million.
•Brighton aims to improve in its second European season.

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9:02 AMYahoo Sports — Could Costinha signing solve a long-term problem?

What they're saying

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It's been a while coming but in Costinha Brighton have signed a player who they hope will solve a troublesome area over the last five years. In 2020 Joel Veltman signed from Ajax and has made nearly 200 appearances for the Seagulls. Over that period the Seagulls have sought to find a back-up solution with Pascal Gross, Jack Hinshelwood and Solly March all trying to fill in while Tariq Lamptey suffered persistent injury woes.
— Yahoo Sports

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