Alious“Brighton’s €12m Masterstroke: Diego Coppola Backed to Shine as Long-Term Investment in Premier League”**
Brighton & Hove Albion have made headlines by securing the signature of rising Italian star Diego Coppola from Hellas Verona, fending off interest from Serie A giants like Juventus and Lazio. The 21-year-old centre-back turned heads with a standout 2024/25 season at Verona, emerging as one of the league’s most promising young defenders.
While it remains to be seen how quickly Coppola can adapt to life in the Premier League, confidence in his long-term potential is already being expressed by those familiar with his development. Tony Seric, a respected intermediary within the Italian football scene, recently spoke to *L’Arena* about several transfer deals and gave insight into Brighton’s acquisition of Coppola.
When asked if Hellas Verona received a fair fee, Seric responded:
**“Yes, especially considering he was a product of their youth academy and cost them nothing initially. Tudor \[former Juventus coach] really liked him, and I believe he’ll do well in the Premier League.”**
Seric emphasized that the move should be viewed through the lens of long-term value, not immediate impact:
**“For Brighton, this is clearly an investment. For many clubs, especially like Hellas, selling players is part of survival. But the same applies across football—it’s a necessary cycle.”**
Brighton reportedly paid close to €12 million for Coppola, who is already on the radar of Italy’s national team selectors. With excellent composure, ball-playing ability, and emerging leadership qualities, the young centre-back is expected to rise swiftly under the guidance of Fabian Hürzeler.
While fans may need to be patient as he adjusts to English football, there is growing belief that Coppola will soon become a regular feature in Brighton’s back line—and potentially one of the Premier League’s breakout defenders.
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