Fabian Hurzeler described Charalampos Kostoulas as an “excellent younger participant” after the 18-year-old striker accomplished his transfer to Brighton on Thursday.
Kostoulas, who scored seven targets in 35 appearances in all competitions for Olympiakos final season, has penned a five-year take care of the Seagulls.
The 18-year-old arrives at Brighton for a reported £31.4m switch price, the second-highest value paid for a participant by Brighton after Georginio Rutter (£40m).
The clamour round their newest addition started to construct throughout Olympiakos’ historic UEFA Youth League triumph final yr.
Kostoulas was one of many youngest gamers of their crew however completed the match with 5 targets and two assists in eight video games.
We’re delighted to substantiate that Charalampos Kostoulas will be part of the membership on 1 July for an undisclosed price!
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) June 12, 2025
He solely turned 18 on the finish of Might and is predicted to make the step up from Greece’s Below-21s to their senior squad quickly.
Kostoulas is ready so as to add extra firepower to Hurzeler’s entrance line, with Brighton the joint-fifth-highest scorers within the Premier League final season (66, stage with Brentford).
“Charalampos is an excellent younger participant, and we’re delighted he’s coming to Brighton,” Hurzeler mentioned in a membership assertion.
“He desires to play within the Premier League, and we’re enthusiastic about what he can deliver to the crew.
“He’ll give us totally different attacking choices, and we’re wanting ahead to serving to him adapt to his new surroundings.”
Kostoulas will formally be part of the membership on 1 July, topic to the passable completion of all obligatory regulatory processes.