Premier League's New Star: Brighton Pays Nearly €30M for Chelsea and Newcastle Target

Brighton has outmaneuvered Chelsea and Newcastle to secure the signature of 18-year-old Nigerian prodigy Zadok Yohana from AIK. The Seagulls announced the acquisition of the right winger on a five-year deal. Reports indicate the Premier League club will pay €28 million, with an additional €2 million in add-ons.

AIK stands to make a significant profit, having signed the player just 12 months ago for a mere €750,000 from a Nigerian academy.

Yohana made only 13 first-team appearances for the Swedish club, but these were enough to attract interest from top clubs like Chelsea and Newcastle. However, the African talent ultimately chose to continue his development at Brighton.