Brighton & Hove Albion confirm €10m signing of Portuguese right-back Costinha from Olympiacos

The deal

Brighton & Hove Albion announced on 15 June 2026 that they have agreed terms with Olympiacos for the permanent transfer of Costinha. The 26-year-old Portuguese defender has put pen to paper on a five-year contract. The deal is subject to international clearance and standard regulatory approvals.

Fee and sell-on clause

Sources indicate Olympiacos will receive a fee close to €10 million. The Greek club has also retained a sell-on percentage, reported to be around 15 per cent of any future transfer profit.

Player profile

Costinha, full name João Pedro Loureiro da Costa, spent two seasons at Olympiacos after joining from Rio Ave in 2024. He made 74 appearances across all competitions and was part of the squad that won the domestic double in the 2024-25 season. Before his move to Greece, he came through the Portuguese academy system and gained top-flight experience at Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga. He has represented Portugal at youth levels from under-18 to under-21.

What the coach said

Brighton head coach Fabian Hürzeler said Costinha had been on the club’s radar for some time.

“Costinha is a player we have been watching closely for a while. He has the defensive qualities, the intensity and an understanding of what we value, and we believe he will be an excellent addition to the squad. He is also comfortable in and out of possession and will add competition at right-back alongside our existing options. I’m excited he has chosen to continue his development with us in the Premier League.”

Olympiacos’ farewell

Olympiacos confirmed the departure on their official channels, posting a message thanking Costinha for his contribution and wishing him well in England. The sale marks the second consecutive summer in which Olympiacos has sold a player to Brighton, following the record-breaking transfer of Babis Kostoulas the previous year.