Brighton sign Ecuadorian defender Estupinan from Villarreal
Brighton & Hove Albion have signed Ecuador defender Pervis Estupinan (24) from Villarreal after the departure of left back Marc Cucurella (24) to Chelsea, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, August 16th.
Estupinan has signed a five-year deal, subject to international clearance. Brighton did not disclose the financial details of the deal but the fee is reported to be in the region of £15million.
"We’re excited by what Pervis brings us and he fills a position to which we’ve been looking to add depth," Brighton head coach Graham Potter (47) said.
After joining Watford in 2016 from Ecuadorian club LDU Quito, Estupinan had a series of loan spells in Spain, with Granada, Almeria, Real Mallorca and Osasuna, before joining Villarreal in 2020.
Brighton will continue their Premier League season away at West Ham on Sunday, August 21st.
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