Brighton Sign Croatia Defender Veskovic for Record Fee
The 19-year-old Croatian defender completed a medical and signed a five-year contract after Brighton beat Barcelona and Real Madrid to his signature.
- On Tuesday, Brighton signed Croatian defender Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham Hotspur for a record £46 million , marking the eighth time the Seagulls have surpassed their club transfer record since 2017.
- Vuskovic, 19, joined Tottenham from Hajduk Split in 2025 and spent last season on loan at Hamburg, where he impressed in the Bundesliga and attracted interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid.
- Surpassing the previous £40 million record for Georginio Rutter, the deal includes a five-year contract with an option for 12 months, a 20 percent sell-on clause, and £4 million in potential add-ons.
- Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler stated the club followed Vuskovic's 'fantastic start' closely, noting the young player 'will need time to adjust' to the Premier League demands.
- Vuskovic will now prepare for the new season juggling Premier League and Conference League demands, positioning the Seagulls to compete across multiple competitions with their eighth record signing.
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The 19-year-old Croatian defender Luka Vuskovic joined Brighton. The Seagulls paid €54 million to secure the services of the former Tottenham player.
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The 19-year-old, who played against England at the World Cup, has agreed a five-year contract with the Seagulls, with an option for a further 12 months. The BBC reported Spurs could receive an additional £4 million in add-on fees, while the deal includes a 20 percent sell-on clause. Vuskovic joined Tottenham from Hajduk Split in 2025 and spent last season on loan at German club Hamburg. The centre-back did not make a single competitive appearanc…
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