Brighton Signs Nigerian Winger Zadok Yohana for €30 Million, Beating Chelsea and Newcastle
Brighton & Hove Albion has signed 18-year-old Nigerian winger Zadok Yohana from Swedish club AIK Stockholm for €30 million (€28 million fixed plus €2 million in add-ons), on a five-year contract until 2031. Yohana, who had attracted bids from Chelsea and Newcastle United, chose Brighton. The teenager has impressed in the Swedish top flight with 5 goals and 4 assists in 18 appearances this season. AIK confirmed the deal, which is expected to become a record transfer fee for Sweden's top division.
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Record Sale in Swedish Football: Brighton Signs Zadok Yohanna for 30 Million Euros
Brighton & Hove Albion have officially signed 18-year-old Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from Swedish club AIK Solna for a fixed fee of 28 million euros plus 2 million in variables, totaling up to 30 million euros. This is a record transfer in Swedish football history, surpassing the previous record of 20 million euros paid by Tottenham for Lucas Bergvall. Yohanna, who signed a contract until 2031, joined AIK less than a year ago from Nigerian academy Ikon Allah FA for a minimal fee. Despite a Transfermarkt valuation of only 500,000 euros, he impressed in 17 appearances for AIK, scoring 5 goals. The young left-footed winger expressed happiness and a desire to make his family proud.
FútbolBrighton Makes Zadok Yohanna Official
Brighton & Hove Albion have officially announced the signing of 18-year-old Nigerian striker Zadok Yohanna from Swedish club AIK. The transfer fee is reported to be approximately 28 million euros, with an additional 2 million euros in potential add-ons based on goals. If confirmed, this will make Yohanna the most expensive player ever to leave the Swedish League, surpassing Lukas Bergvall's 20 million euro move from Djurgarden to Tottenham in 2024. The young winger has played 10 games this season, scoring 5 goals and providing 2 assists. Brighton presented Yohanna on Saturday, June 6, 2026, with the club confirming the signing via their official social media channels.
RecordBrighton agree £21.5m deal for Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna
Brighton & Hove Albion have agreed a £21.5 million deal to sign 18-year-old Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from Swedish club AIK Stockholm. The transfer will be finalized when the summer transfer window opens on June 15, with Yohanna signing a five-year contract. Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler praised the young player's creativity and ability to impact games in the final third, while acknowledging he will need time to adapt to the Premier League. Yohanna joined AIK from Nigeria's Ikon Allah Football Academy and has recorded five goals and four assists in 18 appearances since his debut in August 2025.
BBC SportBrighton agree £21.5m deal for Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna
Brighton & Hove Albion have agreed a £21.5 million deal to sign 18-year-old Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from Swedish club AIK Stockholm. The transfer will be finalized when the summer transfer window opens on June 15, with Yohanna signing a five-year contract. Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler praised the young winger's creativity and ability to impact games in the final third, while acknowledging he will need time to adapt to the Premier League. Yohanna joined AIK from Nigeria's Ikon Allah Football Academy and has recorded five goals and four assists in 18 appearances since his debut in August 2025.
BBC SportBrighton Signs Nigerian Winger Zadok Yohanna for 30 Million Euros
Brighton & Hove Albion announced the signing of 18-year-old Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm on a five-year contract until June 2031. The transfer fee is 30 million euros, including 28 million fixed plus 2 million in bonuses, as reported by Sky. Yohanna, who turns 19 this month, has played 12 matches this season in the Swedish Premier League, scoring 5 goals and providing 4 assists. Brighton's press release described him as one of Europe's most promising prospects. The transfer will be finalized when the transfer window reopens.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertBrighton Signs AIK Winger Zadok Yohana for €30 Million on Five-Year Deal
Brighton & Hove Albion has reached an agreement with Swedish club AIK Stockholm to sign 18-year-old Nigerian winger Zadok Yohana for a reported €30 million. The player will sign a five-year contract until June 2031, pending regulatory approval and the opening of the Premier League transfer window on June 15. Yohana, who turns 19 later this month, has impressed in the Swedish top flight this season with 5 goals and 4 assists in 18 appearances across league and cup competitions. Brighton head coach Fabian Hürzeler praised Yohana's creativity, energy, and dribbling ability, noting he will need time to adapt to the Premier League. AIK's recruitment head Mika Takoula confirmed the transfer aligns with the club's strategic plan and highlighted Brighton as an ideal environment for Yohana's development. AIK also disclosed that the transfer falls into the newly created ninth tier of their net profit classification system, valued between SEK 130 million and 170 million.
虎扑 - 足球Zadok Yohana Joins Brighton for 30 Million Euros, Rejecting Chelsea and Newcastle
According to Sky Sports Germany, 18-year-old winger Zadok Yohana has completed a transfer to Brighton & Hove Albion for a total fee of 30 million euros (28 million fixed plus 2 million in add-ons). The contract runs until 2031. Yohana, described as a talented young winger, chose Brighton over interest from several top clubs including Chelsea and Newcastle United. An official announcement is expected soon. The deal was reported by German outlet Sky Sports and relayed by Hupu Soccer.
虎扑 - 足球Chelsea and Newcastle United Both Submit Accepted Bids for AIK Winger Zadok Yohana
Daily Mail reporter Simon Jones reports that both Chelsea and Newcastle United have submitted offers of 25 million euros (£21.6 million) for 18-year-old Nigerian winger Zadok Yohana, and Swedish club AIK has accepted both bids. Yohana now must decide which Premier League club to join. Brighton also initiated negotiations over the weekend. Yohana joined AIK last summer from Nigeria's Ikonala youth academy. He has made seven league appearances, scoring two goals and providing two assists, and impressed during the Swedish Cup. Other clubs including Real Madrid, Rennes, RB Leipzig, and Borussia Dortmund have scouted him. AIK confirmed negotiations on their official website, stating the offer is expected to yield a net profit of over £20 million. Yohana's speed, technical ability, and one-on-one skills are highlighted as key attributes.
虎扑 - 足球Chelsea Joins Race for AIK Winger Yohana with £21.6m Bid, Competing with Newcastle and Brighton
Chelsea is considering a £21.6 million bid, including bonuses, for 18-year-old AIK winger Zadok Yohana, entering a transfer battle with Brighton and Newcastle United. Brighton initiated talks over the weekend, and Newcastle made a similar offer of around £20.5 million. Yohana, a left-footed right winger who joined AIK from Nigeria's Ikonala academy last summer, has played only seven league matches, contributing two goals and two assists. His potential was showcased in the Swedish Cup, attracting scouts from Real Madrid, Rennes, RB Leipzig, and Borussia Dortmund. AIK, a public company, confirmed negotiations on Sunday, expecting a net profit exceeding £20 million. The club aims to sell Yohana for around £22 million, which would be a record transfer fee for Sweden's top flight. Yohana was also called up to the Nigeria national team but was prevented from joining due to injury recovery.
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