Pundit blames Brighton Albion for €25m midfielder who is not good enough for top flight football

“They paid far too much” – Pundit blames Brighton Albion for €25m midfielder who is not good enough for top flight football

Brighton & Hove Albion’s summer transfer business has been thrown into the spotlight after a well-known pundit blasted the club for spending €25 million on a midfielder he insists is “not good enough for top-flight football.”

The Seagulls, who have built a reputation for smart recruitment in recent years, raised eyebrows with their big-money move, hoping the player would bring more depth and creativity to Roberto De Zerbi’s side. But his early performances have been criticised for lacking impact and consistency.

Speaking after Brighton’s latest outing, the pundit was scathing in his assessment:

“They paid far too much. €25m for a midfielder who hasn’t shown the quality to play at the top level? That’s poor business. Brighton usually get it right in the market, but this time, it looks like they’ve wasted their money.”

The harsh comments have split opinion among fans. Some believe Brighton overspent on a player yet to prove himself, while others argue he deserves patience, pointing to the club’s history of developing talent into Premier League stars.

For Brighton’s hierarchy, however, the pressure is on. If the €25m signing fails to find his form soon, what was meant to be a statement of ambition could go down as one of the club’s rare transfer missteps.