Updated / Tuesday, 14 Jul 2026 11:37
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Luka Vuskovic featured in the World Cup for Croatia
**Brighton** have signed defender Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham Hotspur for an initial £46million (€54m).
The 19-year-old Croatia international, who played against England at this summer's World Cup, has agreed a five-year contract with the Seagulls, with an option for a further 12 months.
Spurs could receive an additional £4m (€4.7m) in add-on fees, while the deal includes a 20% sell-on clause.
Vuskovic joined Tottenham from Hajduk Split in 2025 and spent last season on loan at German club Hamburg.
The centre-back, who did not make a single competitive appearance for Spurs, was eager for first-team football and favoured a permanent move, rather than another loan.
Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler told his club’s website: "Luka has enjoyed a fantastic start to his career – it’s one we’ve followed closely. Last season he demonstrated he can play at a very high level and we want to help him build on that within our environment.
"There’s been a lot of external noise about Luka joining us, but he is still a young guy who will need time to adjust to the demands of playing for Brighton and the Premier League. We are confident that he will take this in his stride though."