Brighton continues their summer transfer activity with the signing of Costinha
Brighton have signed Costinha from Olympiacos on a five-year deal, marking their second signing of the summer as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Brighton has officially announced the signing of Costinha from Olympiacos. The 26-year-old defender has signed a five-year contract with the Premier League side after two seasons in Greece. Costinha has made 49 league appearances for Olympiacos, helping the team win the 2024-25 championship and the Greek Betsson Cup in the same season. He also made seven appearances in Olympiacos' Champions League campaign this season, where they advanced to the play-offs before being eliminated by Bayer Leverkusen. "Costinha is a player we have watched closely for a long time," said Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler. Welcome to Albion, Costinha. — Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) [June 15, 2026] "He has the defensive ability, intensity and understanding of what we value, and we feel he will be a great addition to the squad. He is also comfortable in and out of possession and will provide competition at right-back, alongside our existing options. I am delighted that he has chosen to continue playing." develop with us in the Premier League." Brighton will compete in the Conference League next season after finishing eighth in the Premier League. Costinha is Brighton's second signing this summer, after they recruited promising young talent Zadok Yohanna.
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