{
  "id": 3340361,
  "title": "Brighton sign Algeria defender Hadjam on deal until 2031",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/brighton-sign-algeria-defender-hadjam-on-deal-until-2031",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T20:10:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/brighton-sign-algeria-defender-hadjam-deal-until-2031-6340896"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Algeria's Jaouen Hadjam has signed a contract with Brighton & Hove Albion until 2031, the club revealed on Tuesday. The 23-year-old left back, born in Paris, began his career with Paris St Germain's youth academy before moving to Young Boys in 2024. Hadjam made 21 appearances for Algeria's national team, including at the 2022 World Cup. He previously played 98 matches for Young Boys in all competitions after transferring from Nantes in 2024. The Brighton team kicked off their Premier League season with a 4-0 victory against Europa League holders Aston Villa.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Jaouen Hadjam, 23, signs with Brighton until 2031",
    "Left back played 21 matches for Algeria's national team",
    "Hadjam previously played 98 matches for Young Boys"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}