{
  "id": 5443692,
  "title": "Azeez targets EPL stability after Brighton move",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/azeez-targets-epl-stability-after-brighton-move",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T23:58:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/azeez-targets-epl-stability-after-brighton-move/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brighton Football Club has completed the signing of Championship striker Femi Azeez on a four-year deal, securing a move from Millwall. The Nigeria international, 25, will join the Premier League side at a transfer fee reported to reach £15 million, with Brighton paying an initial £12.5 million and performance-related add-ons of over £2.5 million. Azeez expressed his focus on settling into the Premier League and the club during his first interview with the Seagulls. He acknowledged the jump in level and emphasized the importance of hard work, patience, and taking feedback from his teammates in adapting to the new environment. Brighton's manager and the club's ambitious drive were key factors in Azeez's decision to join the team, citing the club's history of player development and alignment with his own ambition. The 2025/26 season was a standout year for Azeez, as he scored 11 goals and provided 8 assists in 35 Championship appearances for Millwall, earning him selections in both the EFL Championship Team of the Season and the PFA Championship Team of the Year.",
  "summary": "New Brighton signing Femi Azeez discusses his focus on settling into the Premier League after his deadline-day move from Millwall. Read his first interview Read More: https://punchng.com/azeez-targets-epl-stability-after-brighton-move/",
  "key_points": [
    "Azeez signs four-year deal with Brighton for £15 million",
    "25-year-old Nigeria international moves from Millwall",
    "Focus on Premier League stability and club development"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Azeez's move to Brighton signals his bid for Premier League stability, driven by the club's reputation for player development and alignment with his own ambitions, after a standout season in the Championship.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Azeez targets EPL stability after Brighton move",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/azeez-targets-epl-stability-after-brighton-move-5443740",
        "published": "2026-09-03T23:58:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}