Brighton pushing to sign Olympiacos right-back Costinha

Brighton are pushing ahead with plans to sign Olympiacos right-back Costinha in a deal believed to be worth around £11 million. The Premier League club is actively searching for reinforcements ahead of the upcoming campaign, and the Portuguese defender has emerged as one of their key transfer targets during the summer window.

Strengthening the right-back position has become a major priority for Brighton, especially with experienced defender Joel Veltman expected to leave the club. At 34 years old, Veltman’s departure would create a significant gap in Brighton’s defensive setup, making the addition of a younger and dynamic replacement essential for the club’s long-term plans.

Costinha has impressed with Olympiacos throughout the season and is now attracting attention from clubs across Europe. The 26-year-old defender has been a consistent performer for the Greek giants, making 35 appearances in all competitions and playing an important role in the team’s domestic and European campaigns. His ability to contribute both defensively and offensively has made him one of the standout full-backs in Greek football this season.

 

 

Brighton’s recruitment strategy under the current ownership has earned widespread praise in recent years. The club has developed a reputation for identifying talented players before their market value rises significantly. Several signings have gone on to become major success stories in the Premier League, and Brighton are now hoping Costinha could become the latest example of their smart transfer approach.

Reports indicate that discussions between Brighton and Olympiacos are progressing positively, with both clubs working toward finalizing the transfer. The proposed £11 million fee is seen as a reasonable investment for a player entering the prime years of his career and possessing valuable experience at both domestic and European levels.

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Costinha’s playing style appears well-suited to Brighton’s tactical system. Known for his pace, energy, and defensive awareness, he also provides attacking support down the flank and delivers quality crosses into the box. These attributes could make him an ideal fit for Brighton’s fast-paced style of football in the Premier League.

The potential signing also highlights Brighton’s ambition to continue competing at a high level despite possible squad changes during the summer. The club remains determined to build a competitive team capable of challenging for European qualification once again. Bringing in players like Costinha demonstrates a commitment to maintaining depth and quality across the squad.

For Olympiacos, losing a key player such as Costinha would be a significant blow, but the reported transfer fee could help the Greek club reinvest in new talent ahead of next season. Meanwhile, Brighton supporters will be encouraged by the club’s proactive approach in the transfer market as preparations continue for another demanding Premier League campaign.

If the deal is completed, Costinha could become one of Brighton’s most important additions of the summer and potentially another successful signing in the club’s growing reputation for excellent recruitment.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.