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Brighton Determined to Tie Down Mitoma Amid Outside Interest

Mitoma signals Brighton commitment

Kaoru Mitoma has expressed his desire to remain at Brighton & Hove Albion, with the Japan international keen to extend his current contract. Despite two years left on his existing deal, both club and player are looking to move forward with discussions on improved terms. According to Sky Sports, Mitoma wants to continue under new head coach Fabian Hürzeler.

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The Seagulls have made it clear they value Mitoma highly and are eager to reward his impact since joining the club from Kawasaki Frontale. His electric performances down the left flank have caught the attention of major clubs, including Bayern Munich, while Saudi side Al Nassr failed with offers during the January window.

Bayern and Saudi clubs monitoring situation

Mitoma’s name has surfaced as one of Bayern’s targets for the left-wing position. That level of attention is hardly surprising after a standout campaign in the Premier League, where his mix of acceleration, composure and tactical awareness elevated Brighton’s attacking play.

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Still, Brighton’s resistance to selling remains firm. “We try to keep our best players,” said manager Fabian Hürzeler. “Mitoma played a great last season but it’s only because we as a club worked together. Then you can shine as individuals.”

Hürzeler focused on growth

The club believe Mitoma’s development is still far from complete. Hürzeler added, “I still think his limit is not reached yet. That’s our job, his job, the job of the whole club to get the best potential out of the players.”

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With pre-season on the horizon, Brighton are determined to keep one of their most dynamic attackers within their evolving project.

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For Brighton fans, this is welcome news and reassurance at a time when top players at Premier League clubs are frequently lured away by richer suitors. Mitoma’s willingness to commit to the club, despite interest from Bayern Munich and Saudi Arabia, reflects a player who clearly values development, purpose and environment over money and glamour.

There is a growing belief at the Amex that this squad can push on under Hürzeler. Mitoma remaining at the core of that ambition makes sense. He is a player whose talents are still unfolding and who fits the Brighton ethos, high work rate, tactical intelligence and team-first mentality.

Supporters will rightly feel proud that Brighton have resisted the temptation to sell quickly. It signals a level of ambition that aligns with long-term growth rather than short-term gain. Mitoma committing to a new deal would not just be about keeping a key player, it would symbolise the club’s shift from being a stepping stone to being a destination.