Luka Vuskovic has joined Brighton after failing to make a single appearance for Tottenham
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Vuskovic has joined Brighton (PA)
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Brighton have completed the signing of Croatian defender Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham for an initial club record £46 million.
The 19-year-old, 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 in add-on fees, taking the overall fee to £50 million, and the deal includes a 20 per cent 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 made no competitive appearances for Spurs, was eager for first-team football and favoured a permanent move over 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.
Hurzeler expressed his delight at signing Vuskovicopen image in gallery
Hurzeler expressed his delight at signing Vuskovic (PA)
“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."
Vuskovic is Tottenham’s first major outgoing of the summer, following a number of high-profile signings made by the north London club.
Tottenham spent £100 million to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle, and also splashed out £85 million on fellow midfielder Mateus Fernandes following West Ham’s relegation from the Premier League.
Meanwhile, the club also brought in Jan Paul van Vecke from Brighton earlier this month for £52 million.
This follows Tottenham’s decision to sign a number of players on free transfers, including Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Martin Dubravka.
Spurs are expected to continue adding to their squad, and have shown interest in Bournemouth youngster Eli Junior Kroupi.
Brighton are also expected to bring in new players as they look to bolster their ranks ahead of their return to European football. The Seagulls will be playing in the Conference League next season after finishing eighth in the Premier League last term.