Leipzig was also interested
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Brighton & Hove Albion has presented the sixth new commitment for the coming season and will pay a transfer for the fifth time. Maxim de Cuyper strengthens the team of coach Fabian Hürzeler, the 24 -year -old left -back comes from Club Bruges and signed a contract with the Seagulls by 2030.
According to reports, 20 million euros are due as a transfer fee. Brighton prevailed in the race for the Belgian international against RB Leipzig, among other things, which was associated with de Cuyper in spring, but this week Max Finkgräfe (21) won for the left side. Brighton’s expenses increase through the transfer to 80 million euros, in the Premier League only FC Chelsea, FC Liverpool and Manchester City have so far invested more (for statistics).
De Cuyper was trained in the youth of Brügges and made his debut for the professionals in 2020. After a two -year loan to the KVC Westerlo, where he impressively demonstrated his qualities on the offensive after climbing with 14 scorers in 33 games, he also prevailed at his youth club. In 114 games for the Belgian champion, he scored nine goals and prepared 22 more.