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Brighton close to signing Costinha from Olympiakos

The transfer for the Portuguese right-back is considered to be in its final stages as negotiations with Olympiacos are ongoing.

Published: 21 May 2026 08:15 GMT • 1h ago

Costinha, a 26-year-old from Portugal, has been in England since Wednesday (20/5) for a move to Brighton, but the deal is not yet signed because negotiations with Olympiacos are ongoing. Brighton has reportedly made the acquisition of the right-back a priority.

The discussions between the two clubs are very advanced, with Brighton having submitted an official purchase offer to Olympiacos valued at close to 11 million euros. Separately, Brighton has offered the player a five-year contract, and the transfer is considered to be in its final stages. Costinha joined Olympiacos in July 2024 and has a contract until June 2029. The former Portugal U21 international has a current market value of €6.00m, according to Transfermarkt.