Brighton & Hove Albion has secured the signing of defender Diego Coppola from Hellas Verona, marking their second acquisition of the summer transfer window. The 21-year-old Italian, currently participating in the Under-21 European Championships, has signed a five-year contract. With 81 Serie A appearances and a recent national team debut, Coppola has demonstrated his capabilities, scoring two goals last season. Brighton's coach, Fabian Hurzeler, expressed excitement about Coppola's potential to enhance the team's defense and acknowledges his physical attributes and progress in Italy's top tier.
When comparing Coppola's 2024-25 league campaign to Brighton's Lewis Dunk and Jan Paul van Hecke, it is clear he will offer different strengths for Hurzeler in defence.
Diego is an exciting addition for the club. Although he is still young, he is tall, strong and mobile and he will give us a real physical presence.
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