Brighton sign Costinha from Olympiacos on five-year deal

Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of Portuguese defender Costinha from Greek champions Olympiacos on a five-year contract. The club announced the transfer on June 15, 2026, for an undisclosed fee reported to be around £11 million.

The 26-year-old right-back becomes head coach Fabian Hurzeler's second signing of the summer transfer window, following the acquisition of winger Zadok Yohanna. In a statement released by the club, Hurzeler said Costinha is a player Brighton have followed closely for some time. The coach highlighted the defender's defensive capabilities, intensity, and comfort both in and out of possession, stating he will add competition at right-back.

In his first interview as a Brighton player, Costinha expressed his excitement at fulfilling a childhood dream of playing in the Premier League. He described the club as being like a family and said he is motivated to fight for every duel and help the team. Costinha also noted he had spoken briefly with former Olympiacos teammate Charalampos Kostoulas, who joined Brighton last summer.

Born João Pedro Loureiro da Costa, the defender began his career in Portugal, progressing through the academies of Porto...