Zadok Yohanna is set to stay at Brighton & Hove Albion for the 2026/27 campaign, with the Premier League club ruling out the possibility of sending the youngster out on loan, reports Completesports.com reports.
Reports had suggested Yohanna could leave on a temporary deal this summer, but Brighton are keen for the promising defender to continue his development at the club.
The 18-year-old linked up with the Seagulls from Swedish club AIK Stockholm in a deal worth £21.5m last month.
Brighton beat strong competition from Newcastle United, and Chelsea to sign the talented youngster.
The winger registered five goals, and four assists in 18 appearances for AIK.
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According to Greek journalist, Dimitris Manakos, Yohanna will be part of Brighton’s pre-season, and is firmly included in the club’s plans for the upcoming campaign.
Brighton Boss Keen To Work With Yohanna
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has already expressed his desire to work with Yohanna, highlighting the youngster as a player who fits his long-term plans at the club.
“I’m looking forward to working with Zadok,” Hurzeler told the club’s official website.
“Having seen his games and his attributes, he is a player that can impact games in the final third.
“He’s still young, and will need time to adapt to the club and Premier League, but he’s an exciting player to watch and he brings the kind of creativity we know our fans will enjoy.”
By Adeboye Amosu
