Transfer: Brighton Sign Nigerian Youngster on Five-Year Contract
- On Saturday, Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion completed the signing of 18-year-old Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm on a five-year contract until June 2031.
- The Seagulls secured the winger's signature by beating Premier League rivals Newcastle United and Chelsea to the transfer, though Newcastle sources indicated the club did not submit a formal proposal.
- Yohanna arrives for a reported fee of £21.5 million after scoring two goals and registering three assists in seven league appearances for AIK this season, establishing himself as a top prospect.
- Head coach Fabian Hurzeler said the winger 'can impact games in the final third' and brings 'creativity we know our fans will enjoy,' though he noted the teenager will require adaptation time.
- Yohanna revealed he spoke with Hurzeler before agreeing to the move, stating he wants to 'win trophies with the team' while developing within Brighton's system, which he believes fits his style.
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Transfer: Brighton sign Nigerian youngster on five-year contract
Nigerian youngster Zadok Yohanna has joined Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion on a permanent transfer. Yohanna, who linked up with the Seagulls from Swedish club AIK penned a five-year contract. Brighton beat Newcastle United and Chelsea to the signature of the winger. The 18-year-old has caught the eye with his impressive performances for AIK this season. Yohanna scored two goals and registered three assists in seven league appearances…
Jätteaffären är ready. AIK säljer Zadok Yohanna till Brighton för en allsvensk rekordsumma. Klubben uppges få 305 miljoner kronor for 18-åringen. – Nu går en annan dröm i uppfyllelse, säger Yohanna till klubbens hemsida.
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