Diego Coppola, the Italian national team U21 center-back has been officially unveiled as a new player for Brighton & Hove Albion sportnews.
Brighton & Hove Albion have confirmed. The signing of a five-year contract with Coppola from Hellas Verona for an undisclosed fee. The club’s website has announced.
“Diego is an exciting addition to the club. Although he is still young. He is tall, strong and mobile and will add real physical strength to our squad.” ทางเข้า UFABET
“He has made an impressive start to life in Serie A and is well-deserving of a call-up to the Italy squad. We look forward to helping him develop even further.” Seagulls head coach Fabian Herzeler said of Coppola.
Coppola, the 21 year old is currently taking part in the European Under-21 Championship in Slovakia. Starting once and coming on as a substitute in the first two group games. He was recently called up to the senior national team and made two appearances under Luciano Spalletti before leaving.
Italian media estimate that Coppola’s transfer fee will be around 11 million euros, plus some add-ons.
Coppola was also called up to the senior Italy national team for Luciano Spalletti’s final camp in charge at the beginning of June.
With a selection crisis at centre-back. With no Riccardo Calafiori, Alessandro Buongiorno, Francesco Acerbi, Federico Gatti or Matteo Gabbia, Coppola made two consecutive appearances: First as a starter in the 3-0 loss against Norway, then off the bench in the following 2-0 win over Moldova.