Costinha, Brighton, Olympiacos, Fabian Hurzeler
16 June 2026
Brighton have signed Portuguese right-back Costinha from Olympiacos on a five-year contract, with the fee understood to be about £11m. The 26-year-old adds defensive competition after two seasons in Greece and earlier development at Rio Ave.
Fabian Hurzeler said Brighton had tracked Costinha closely and valued his intensity, defensive ability and comfort in possession. The move strengthens Brighton’s right-back depth as the club continues reshaping its squad after earlier summer recruitment work.