Brighton Bolster Defence with Portuguese International

Brighton & Hove Albion have officially announced the signing of defender Costinha. The 26-year-old Portuguese international joins from Greek giants Olympiacos, penning a five-year contract.

According to BBC reports, the Seagulls paid a transfer fee of £11 million for the versatile defender.

Costinha spent two seasons in Greece with Olympiacos, making 74 appearances during his tenure. He is a former Portugal youth international.

"Costinha is a player we've been tracking for some time. He's defensively solid and very dynamic. I believe he will be an excellent addition to our squad," commented Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler.