Chema completed a last-minute transfer to Brighton for 25 million euros. The transfer left a significant gap for VfB Stuttgart's coach Sebastian Hoeneß. Hoeneß stated that they will miss him in many ways and that it was turbulent days. He added that the important thing is that they calm things down now and that he is glad the transfer window is over.

Brighton and Stuttgart have officialized the agreement for the transfer of Chema Andrés to the English club for 22 million euros. Chema Andrés arrives in the Premier League after one season in the Bundesliga. His youth club, Real Madrid, will receive 11 million euros as they owned 50% of his federative rights, and with this operation, Real Madrid loses its rights over the player. Brighton's sporting director, Mike Cave, stated that they are delighted to welcome Chema to the club. Cave added that he has an excellent background, as he was developed at Real Madrid and had a very good season with Stuttgart last year. Chema Andrés played 41 matches with Stuttgart last season.

Chema Andrés is leaving VfB Stuttgart after one season and is joining Brighton & Hove Albion, having signed a five-year contract. Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly paying 23 million euros for the 21-year-old defensive midfielder. Real Madrid will receive half of the transfer fee. A year ago, VfB had paid three million euros to Real Madrid for Chema. Sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth said that after his move from Spain to VfB, Chema quickly adapted as a young player. He stated that, thanks in part to him, the team was able to qualify for the Champions League and reach the cup final. Wohlgemuth explained that Chema had the opportunity to move to Brighton and that from a sporting perspective, they would have liked to keep him, but this was weighed against the player's desire to move. The transfer was made subject to appropriate financial conditions, which were met, so the club ultimately agreed to it. VfB thanked Chema for their time together and wished him success in England.

According to Goal.com, Brighton has reached a verbal agreement with VfB Stuttgart to sign Chema Andrés for €23 million on deadline day. Chema Andrés is now preparing to travel for a medical before the transfer window closes.