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Mats Wieffer is officially a new player of the Brighton. Nothing to be done for Milan, who were on the trail of the midfielder who left Feyenoord and also held talks with the player’s entourage. The transfer from the Dutch club for 30 million euros has been closed.
The press release. “Brighton & Hove Albion are delighted to confirm the signing of Dutchman Mats Wieffer from Feyenoord on a contract until 2029.” An important deal for Wieffer, who at 24 years old makes the leap to the Premier League and will find himself on the bench Fabian Hurzelerthe youngest ever manager in the history of the English championship.
The background. “Brighton have been following me for a long time,” Wieffer admitted, “and the way the club plays and the fact that it’s a nice place to live is why I chose Brighton. And I already know a couple of players.” The PL factor is also fundamental, constantly attractive: “It’s always been a dream to play in the Premier League, because it’s the highest level. Last season I played in the Champions League, but every week in the Premier League you have to be at a high level. This will be the biggest challenge for me.”
On the Dutchman’s first impressions in the introductory meeting with coach Hurzeler: “I think he’s a good guy. He explained to me the way they want to play next season and it’s quite similar to what I was used to when I played at Feyenoord. The impressions are really good and I can’t wait to get started.”