Maxim De Cuyper joins Brighton — Roma target heads to Premier League | OneFootball

It’s official: Maxim De Cuyper has joined Brighton. The Belgian left back, who had been closely monitored by Roma as a potential replacement in the event of Angeliño’s departure, leaves Club Brugge in a permanent transfer to the Premier League.

The 24 year-old defender has signed a five-year contract running until June 30, 2030. The deal is reportedly worth €20 million plus bonuses.

Brighton confirmed the transfer with an official statement on their website:

“Brighton & Hove Albion are pleased to confirm the signing of defender Maxim De Cuyper from Belgian side Club Brugge, for undisclosed terms, subject to the satisfactory completion of all necessary regulatory processes,” it read.

“The 24-year-old has signed a five-year contract until June 2030 and will link up with his new teammates for the start of pre-season training this weekend.”