LONDON, United Kingdom — Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from Swedish club AIK Stockholm on a five-year contract that will keep him at the club until June 2031.
The English club announced the deal on Friday, confirming that the transfer will become official when the summer transfer window reopens and after the completion of the required regulatory processes. While Brighton did not disclose the transfer fee, reports have valued the move at between €20 million and €30 million, marking a remarkable rise for one of Nigeria’s fastest-emerging football talents.
Okay News reports that Yohanna’s journey to the Premier League has been nothing short of extraordinary. In 2023, the winger was reportedly struggling on the streets of Kaduna before his fortunes changed through football. Less than a year after leaving Ikon Allah Football Academy in a deal worth about €750,000, the youngster attracted interest from several European clubs following a rapid rise at AIK Stockholm.
His performances in Sweden significantly increased his market value and established him as one of the continent’s most sought-after young wingers. The move to Brighton represents another major milestone in a career that has transformed dramatically within a short period.
With the transfer, Yohanna now joins the English top flight and will be hoping to continue his development under Brighton’s project, which has earned a reputation for identifying and nurturing young talent from around the world.
