Costinha’s Brighton arrival gives Fabian Hurzeler a fresh right-back option and another layer of competition before the new Premier League season.
The Seagulls have agreed a deal for the Portuguese defender from Olympiacos, and the signing fits the club’s familiar pattern of adding players with room to grow and tactical flexibility.
Brighton confirmed the move on their official channels, while Sports Mole’s Costinha profile reports that the 26-year-old has signed a five-year contract, subject to international clearance and routine approvals.
Costinha Adds A Different Brighton Right-Back Dynamic
The timing is important because Brighton’s right side has needed clarity. Joel Veltman’s future, Tariq Lamptey’s role and Hurzeler’s use of adaptable players all make the position a live issue.
Costinha arrives with European experience from Olympiacos and enough physical edge to compete quickly. He is not just a squad filler if Brighton can translate his intensity into Premier League rhythm.
For supporters, the takeaway is straightforward: Brighton have added a specialist right-back before the summer becomes reactive. That gives Hurzeler one more tool for a demanding campaign. Costinha’s arrival also increases pressure on the existing options, which is exactly what Brighton needed before European and domestic workloads start to stack up across the autumn. It is a practical move with immediate squad consequences.
