Matt O'Riley

Recent reports from May 2026 consistently state Brighton's valuation is approximately £35 million (explicitly converted to €40 million in one report), amid interest from Tottenham, Borussia Dortmund, and Atlético Madrid. In the same period, Atlético was reportedly considering a move for around €30 million. A year prior, in June 2025, Napoli was reported to have proposed €30 million, while Brighton's asking price was cited in various reports as £30 million (approx. €35 million) and €25 million. The player's completed transfer from Celtic to Brighton in August 2024 was for €29.5 million. Earlier, in January 2024, a bid of around €24 million from Atlético Madrid was reportedly rejected by Celtic. A loan fee of €2 million was also reported for his move to Marseille in September 2025.

Our valuation for Matthew O'Riley is anchored by Brighton's consistent reported asking price of approximately €40 million (£35 million) in May 2026 and their initial €29.5 million investment in August 2024. Despite a challenging season leading to a loan spell, strong interest from multiple clubs like Tottenham, Borussia Dortmund, and Atlético Madrid supports a valuation close to or above the original purchase price. Reported interest and potential bids around the €30 million mark suggest a final fee will likely be a compromise between the high asking price and the initial investment.