Brighton is hopeful that their continued success in major tournaments will make them an attractive destination for young talents. The Seagulls have been impressive in their recruitment efforts, with players like Alexis Mac Allister winning the World Cup with Argentina and showcasing Brighton as a potential pathway to success for players worldwide who may not be familiar with the Premier League club.
Although Mac Allister has moved on, Brighton may still see another major tournament winner among their squad this summer. Players like Lewis Dunk and Pascal Gross from England and Germany, respectively, may not be key figures but could be part of a successful team. Additionally, 21-year-old Bart Verbruggen has already become the Netherlands goalkeeper just a year after joining Brighton from Anderlecht for £16.3m.
David Weir, Brighton’s technical director, emphasized the importance of not just identifying talented players, but also successfully bringing them to the club. Brighton’s track record of offering opportunities to young players has been a key selling point for potential recruits and their agents. Former loan player Mac Allister and AFCON winner Simon Adingra are examples of players who have thrived at Brighton before moving on to further success.
With hopes of potentially having a player win the Euros in the upcoming tournament, Weir believes that achieving such a milestone would send a strong message to the football world about Brighton’s commitment to nurturing and developing talent.