{
  "id": 5443740,
  "title": "Azeez targets EPL stability after Brighton move",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/azeez-targets-epl-stability-after-brighton-move-5443740",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T23:58:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/azeez-targets-epl-stability-after-brighton-move/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brighton confirmed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Femi Azeez on Wednesday, securing the deal after the two clubs submitted a deal sheet before the initial transfer deadline. The move, reportedly worth up to £15m, includes an initial £12.5m payment with over £2.5m in performance-related add-ons. Azeez, a 25-year-old who enjoyed an outstanding 2025/26 campaign with Millwall, expressed his primary focus on settling into the Premier League and the club. He emphasized the importance of taking things day by day, working hard, and embracing the opportunities presented by the world's best league. The Nigeria international also highlighted the manager's attention to detail and the club's reputation for developing players as key factors that convinced him to make the switch. Azeez's four-year deal with Brighton marks the fulfillment of a lifelong dream, and he expressed his excitement and determination to succeed in his new environment.",
  "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/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Azeez targets EPL stability after Brighton move",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/azeez-targets-epl-stability-after-brighton-move",
        "published": "2026-09-03T23:58:29.000Z"
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  "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."
}