Jan Paul van Hecke has decided to leave Brighton this summer, according to Voetbal International. He has rejected the chance to sign a new contract with Brighton. As his terms expire in 2027, the club will have to sell this summer.

Jan Paul van Hecke is involved in transfer discussions, and there are currently no indications that he is willing to sign a new contract. Clarity regarding his future is expected before the World Cup. It is expected that Van Hecke will attract considerable interest from other clubs. Brighton does not want Van Hecke to enter the final year of his contract without clarity about his future. Manager Fabian Hurzeler will soon have discussions with Jan Paul van Hecke to attempt to make a decision that is best for both the club and the player. The 25-year-old Dutch centre-back joined Brighton in September 2020, and his contract is set to expire in June 2027. He has 10 caps for the Netherlands national team and has scored 3 goals in 29 Premier League appearances this season. His current market value is €35.00m, and Chelsea has been mentioned as a club that was recently interested.