Brighton sign winger Azeez from Millwall
Brighton secure a deadline-day deal for Femi Azeez in a deal worth up to £15m.
Brighton has secured Nigeria winger Femi Azeez from Millwall in a deal reported to be worth £12.5m, with potential add-ons pushing the total past £15m. The 25-year-old, who has signed a four-year contract, joins Brighton as the club's 11th summer signing. Azeez, who scored 11 goals and provided eight assists in 37 games last season, earned a spot in the PFA Championship team of the year.
Millwall reportedly rejected at least three bids from Brighton for Azeez in recent weeks, making his departure a club record sale. The move was completed before the extended deadline of 01:00 BST on Wednesday, after Brighton submitted a deal sheet before the transfer deadline at 23:00 BST on Tuesday. Azeez previously joined Millwall from Reading for around £1m in 2024.
The Seagulls also signed defensive midfielder Chema Andres from Stuttgart for £15.5m on deadline day. Andres, 21, has penned a five-year deal at Brighton after joining Stuttgart from Real Madrid in 2025. The Spain Under-21 international made 41 appearances for Stuttgart last season, having made his La Liga debut in January 2025.
Brighton's player sales, including Carlos Baleba's £70m transfer to Manchester United, have raised significant funds for the club.
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