Brighton completes deal to sign defender Coppola
Brighton confirmed the signing of defender Diego Coppola from Hellas Verona, the Seagulls' second addition in the summer transfer window.
Coppola, who is representing Italy at the Under-21 European Championships in Slovakia, has penned a five-year deal with Fabian Hurzeler's side.
The 21 year-old has made 81 appearances in Serie A since his debut in January 2022, making his senior debut for the Italian national team against Norway earlier this month.
Coppola made 34 appearances in the Italian top-flight last season, scoring two goals as Hellas Verona ended the campaign 14th, six points above the relegation zone.
Brighton manager Hurzeler is looking forward to working with Coppola, and believes he can improve further during his time with the Seagulls.
"Diego is an exciting addition for the club," Hurzeler said. "Although he is still young, he is tall, strong and mobile and he will give us a real physical presence.
"He has made impressive progress in Serie A and deserved his call-up to the Italian national team. We look forward to helping him develop even more."
The defender follows teenage forward Charalampos Kostoulas through the doors at the Amex after he completed a reported £29.8m move from Olympiakos last week.
