Brighton sign Belgium defender Maxim de Cuyper
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Belgium defender Maxim de Cuyper with goalkeeper Matz Sels in the World Cup Group J European qualifying match against Wales at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, on June 9, 2025.
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Brighton & Hove Albion have signed Belgium defender Maxim de Cuyper on a five-year contract from Club Brugge, the English Premier League club said on Saturday.
The 24-year-old helped Brugge win the Belgian Pro League in 2023-24, and the Belgian Cup last season. He made his Belgium debut in June 2024, and has earned 10 international caps, scoring three goals.
"He has a great reputation for creativity and has shown his ability across different positions, although we primarily see him challenging for a left-back spot with us," Brighton coach Fabian Hurzeler said in a statement.
Brighton begin their league campaign at home to Fulham on Aug 16. REUTERS
