Free of any contract after the expiration of his lease with the Dutch club of the PSV Eindhoven, the French central defender Olivier Boscagli represented one of the good deals of the summer transfer window.
But the suspense did not last long and, despite an announced interest of Olympique de Marseille, Brighton & Hove Albion a, as expected for several weeks, Officialized this Wednesday the signature of defender Olivier Boscagli for a five -year contract, subject to the approval of the Premier League and the FA.
We are delighted to confirm the signing of defender Olivier Boscagli on a five-year contract, subject to #PL and FA approval. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/3Fw9LMdJBY
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) July 2, 2025
The 27 -year -old joins the Seagulls Free of any contract, after the expiration of his lease with the Dutch club PSV Eindhoven.
Boscagli leaves the PSV after 204 appearances in all competitions in five yearshe who had started his career in Ligue 1 with the OGC Nice.
Comfortable in both central defense and at the post of left sideBuscages the connu Very successful passage in the Netherlandswinning two consecutive titles from Eredivisie, as well as two Johan Cruyff Shields and the Netherlands Cup (KNVB) in 2023.
Born in Monaco, Boscagli has never been selected in the France team, but has European experience with 11 Champions League matches Contested with the PSV last season.
« We are delighted to welcome Olivier to Brighton, “said coach Fabian Hurzeler on the club's official website. “He has a lot of experience with the PSV and we appreciate his versatility – he can play in several positions and we think that it is important to have this kind of players in our workforce. We can't wait to work with him. »
Hurzeler is spoiled for choice in central defense for the 2025-26 season
Boscagli Devient there Fifth summer recruit from Brighton and the second defender After Diego Coppola, arrived for 9 million pounds (around 11 million euros) from the Hellas Verona last month.
Hurzeler now has Seven options in central defensewith Boscagli and Coppola who will argue a place with Captain Lewis Dunk, Jan Paul Van Hecke, Adam Webster, Igor Julio and the January Recruit Eiran Cashin.
While Dunk, Van Hecke and Webster remain important elements of the first team – when they are in good shape – it is suggested that Cashin could be loaned to obtain regular playing time and continue its development.
Igor Julio, meanwhile, could also leave the club. Although he dreams of playing for Liverpool, champion of England, Wolverhampton Wanderers would have made an offer for the Brazilian, while Leeds United and Crystal Palace would also be interested.
Brighton, who sold his star attacker Joao Pedro in Chelsea for 60 million pounds (around 72 million euros), tackles the new season after finishing eighth League in 2024-25, little about a European qualification.
This article is an adaptation of an article published by our partner Sportsmole.
