Official: Coppola joins Paris FC from Brighton for €20m
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Brighton defender Diego Coppola has officially signed for Paris FC in a €20 million transfer.
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Attributed to original sourceDiego Coppola has completed a permanent move to Paris FC, with the Italy defender leaving Brighton in a deal worth €18 million plus €2 million in bonuses.
According to the French club’s official announcement , the former Hellas Verona centre-back has signed a contract running to 2031, reported to be worth around €1.5 million net per season, after impressing during a six-month loan in the French capital, where he made 14 appearances across Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 16: Diego Coppola of Brighton & Hove Albion in action during the warm up ahead of the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Fulham at Amex Stadium on August 16, 2025 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Coppola completes rapid rise from Verona to Paris It caps a whirlwind two years for the Bussolengo-born defender, who came through Verona’s academy, established himself over four Serie A seasons and earned his first senior Italy call-up in June 2025.
Brighton paid Verona €12 million only a year ago , meaning the Seagulls bank a healthy profit on a player who featured sparingly in England.
Paris FC Sporting director Marco Neppe hailed the signing.
“It’s a great source of pride, with this permanent transfer, to make Diego a true Paris FC player,” he said. “Rare are the players who combine all his qualities, as a footballer and as a man. Diego’s return to Paris FC is excellent news for us.”
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What happened
Brighton have officially sold centre-back Diego Coppola to Ligue 1 side Paris FC for a reported €20 million fee. The move sees the Italian defender leave the Premier League club to take on a new challenge in France. Paris FC, newly promoted to Ligue 1, have invested heavily to strengthen their squad for the top flight. The deal is confirmed as official, ending speculation around the player's future.
Chance analysis
This is a significant outgoing for Brighton, who have developed a reputation for buying young talent and selling on at profit. Coppola's departure for €20m represents solid value if he was an academy product or recent signing. For Paris FC, spending €20m on a centre-back signals serious intent to establish themselves in Ligue 1 and avoid relegation. The transfer will be assessed over time based on how Coppola adapts to Ligue 1 football.
Paris FC strengthen defensively with a Premier League signing; Brighton recoup funds but lose a centre-back option.
Paris FC add a Premier League-tested centre-back for €20m, strengthening their defensive options for Ligue 1; expect improved defensive solidity but integration time needed.