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Al-Ahram Weekly
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Estupinan Completes Switch To AC Milan From Brighton - World
AC Milan secured the signing of Ecuador international defender Pervis Estupinan from Brighton on a five-year deal on Thursday. The left-back joins a Milan side that missed out on European qualification last season after their worst Serie A finish in a decade. The club brought back former manager Massimiliano Allegri for a second spell in May and signed former Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric earlier this month. Estupinan, 27, made 104 appearances for Brighton after joining the Premier League club from Villarreal in 2022. "I have enjoyed working with Pervis and he has made a significant contribution to the club during his time here," said Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler. "He is at the stage of his career when he wants a fresh challenge and this opportunity to play in Serie A gives him that. I'd like to thank Pervis for his contribution to the club and wish him all the best for the future." (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
BBC News
5 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Estupinan leaves Brighton after 'significant contribution'
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has said Pervis Estupinan's move to AC Milan for an undisclosed fee is the chance for a "fresh challenge".The 27-year-old defender joined the Seagulls in July 2022, making 104 appearances and scoring five goals."I have enjoyed working with Pervis and he has made a significant contribution to the club during his time here," said Hurzeler."He is at the stage of his career when he wants a fresh challenge and this opportunity to play in Serie A gives him that."I'd like to thank Pervis for his contribution to the club and wish him all the best for the future."
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Deal confirmed as Albion star joins Serie A giants
Albion have confirmed Pervis Estupinan's move to Milan for an undisclosed fee. The left-back arrived in Italy yesterday having travelled with the Seagulls on their pre-season trip to Marbella. He was left out of the second friendly against UD Las Palmas and did some post-match fitness work with a member of Albion's strength and conditioning team. As the move was announced, Albion Fabian Hurzeler said: 'I have enjoyed working with Pervis and he has made a significant contribution to the club during his time here. 'He is at the stage of his career when he wants a fresh challenge and this opportunity to play in Serie A gives him that. Read more Estupinan say his Albion farewell as he arrives in Milan ahead of move What Hurzeler made of those scenes from Rome as Ferguson steps into the spotlight Why there are doubts over Igor Julio move to Real Sociedad 'I'd like to thank Pervis for his contribution to the club and wish him all the best for the future.' Estupinan said his farewell to Albion and fans via social media on Wednesday. His starting spot at left-back is likely to be taken by Max De Cuyper, a player the Rossoneri themselves were keen to sign from Club Brugge before his summer switch to the Seagulls.
BBC News
6 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Estupinan completes £17m move to AC Milan
Pervis Estupinan has joined Italian side AC Milan from Brighton & Hove Albion in a deal worth £17m including add-ons on a deal until Ecuadorian international defender has been a regular for Brighton since joining the club from Villarreal in 2022, scoring five goals in 104 was part of the squad that qualified for European football for the first time in their history in 2023 before they were knocked out of the Europa League by Roma in the season, the left-back made 34 appearances as the Seagulls finished eighth in the Premier League."I have enjoyed working with Pervis and he has made a significant contribution to the club during his time here," said Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler."He is at the stage of his career when he wants a fresh challenge and this opportunity to play in Serie A gives him that." The 27-year-old first came to England in 2016, signing for Watford, but never made a senior went on to make his name at Villarreal and was was part of the squad that beat Manchester United in the 2021 Europa League final before his move to the south coast.
New York Times
6 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Times
AC Milan complete signing of defender Pervis Estupinan from Brighton
AC Milan have completed the signing of left-back Pervis Estupinan from Brighton & Hove Albion. The Ecuador international, who becomes the first player from his country to play for Milan, joins on a contract until 2030. He will wear the No. 2 shirt. The 27-year-old would have faced increased competition at Brighton after the signing of Maxim De Cuyper from Club Brugge – three years his junior – to join Igor, Tariq Lamptey, Ferdi Kadioglu and Jack Hinshelwood as options in the role. Advertisement Milan, meanwhile, sold their starting left-back Theo Hernandez to Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal in July after finishing eighth in Serie A last season. Estupinan made 104 appearances for Brighton across three seasons after his arrival from Villarreal. Despite a muscle injury at the start of this calendar year, Estupinan appeared in 36 games across all competitions, 30 of which were league games, as Brighton finished eighth. The left-back has played 48 times for the Ecuador senior side and captained them against Peru last month in a World Cup qualifier.
