Paris FC have announced the permanent signing of Diego Coppola from Brighton.

Coppola spent the second half of the 2025-26 season on loan with the Ligue 1 side, but has now signed a five-year deal with the club.

Since making his Ligue 1 debut, Coppola won the joint-most aerial duels of any Paris FC player in the competition (28), won the fourth-most duels overall (43) and provided the joint-most assists (two) across 13 games.

The 22-year-old only joined Brighton ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, after four years with Hellas Verona.

"We are very happy to welcome Diego Coppola back after his first stint with the club last season," said Paris FC sporting director Marco Neppe.

"It is a great source of pride, with this permanent transfer, to make Diego a true Paris FC player.

"Over the past few months, Diego has shown us the full extent of his qualities and how much he can contribute to the team. His commitment, exemplary professionalism, and seamless integration into the dressing room have been impressive.

"This speaks volumes about his character. Few players possess all his qualities, both as a footballer and as a person. Diego's return to Paris FC is excellent news for us."

Coppola is one of two signings announced on Thursday by the club since Liam Rosenior's appointment as head coach.

France Under-19 international Emmanuel Mbemba has joined Paris FC from Paris Saint-Germain on a four-year deal.

Paris FC begin the new season on August 22 away to Troyes, while their first home game comes against Nice eight days later.