Brighton & Hove Albion has made a significant addition to their squad by signing Portuguese defender Costinha from Olympiacos on a five-year contract. The club is reported to have paid around £11 million for the 26-year-old right-back, who has been a standout performer in Greece over the past two seasons. Brighton's head coach, Fabian Hurzeler, expressed his excitement about the signing, stating that they have been monitoring Costinha closely for some time. He highlighted the player's defensive skills, intensity, and understanding of the game as key attributes that align with the club's values. Costinha's experience includes 121 first-team appearances for Rio Ave before his successful stint at Olympiacos, where he made 74 appearances and scored 12 goals. Additionally, he has represented Portugal at the U21 level, earning one cap in 2022. This signing is expected to bolster Brighton's defensive options and add competition at the right-back position as they prepare for the upcoming season.