Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of highly-rated Nigerian teenager Zadok Yohanna in a major transfer move valued at €28 million, with an additional €2 million in performance-related add-ons.
The 18-year-old winger has signed a long-term contract that runs until 2031, committing his future to the English Premier League side despite strong interest from several top European clubs.
Zadok Yohanna chose the Seagulls after an intense transfer battle, with Brighton ultimately convincing the youngster through a clear development plan and guaranteed pathway into first-team football.
The deal highlights Brighton’s continued strategy of investing in young, high-potential talent and developing them into top-level Premier League performers before their peak years.
Yohanna is widely regarded as one of the most exciting attacking prospects emerging from Nigeria in recent years, praised for his pace, dribbling ability, and direct style of play on the wing.
For Nigeria, the transfer is another positive signal of the country’s growing influence in European football, particularly among elite academies and scouting networks.
Yohanna’s move is expected to boost his visibility ahead of future national team considerations, as the Super Eagles continue to integrate young talents into their long-term plans.
Brighton & Hove Albion see Yohanna as part of their long-term project, with the club increasingly known for identifying raw talent and refining it into top-tier Premier League assets.
With his move now finalized, Yohanna is expected to join Brighton’s pre-season preparations ahead of the new campaign, where he will aim to break into the first-team setup and begin his development in English football.
