Brighton sign Struijk, Veltman departs
Round-up of Brighton’s record signings in the Premier League era, charting fees and what happened to each player since.
With nine Premier League clubs changing head coach, Brighton’s stability under Fabian Hurzeler and summer signings like Struijk and Vuscovic could offer an edge early in 2026-27.
Farewell to Joel Veltman after 191 Brighton games. Highlights include Ajax reunion clean sheet, Zaha duels, ‘dark arts’ vs Arsenal, community work and even rescuing a seagull. A cult hero departs.
Man Utd cool on Brighton’s Carlos Baleba amid a £100m price and lack of movement. Bournemouth’s Alex Scott now preferred, with other targets considered.
Brighton negotiate a loan to send Igor Julio to Schalke without option to buy. Albion want the 28-year-old to rebuild value in the Bundesliga after no Brighton games and a failed West Ham loan.
Brighton sign Pascal Struijk from Leeds for £18m. Article argues Albion are a stronger, top-10, Europe-qualifying side, citing Jan Paul van Hecke’s rise and Alan Smith calling it a ‘canny’ move.
