Brighton have completed the signing of 21-year-old Diego Coppola for €12 million. The English side signed the player from Hellas Verona on a five-year deal.

He plays as a centre-back and is already an Italian international, having earned two caps for the Italy men’s first team earlier this month.

Despite his age, Coppola is an experienced player, with over 80 appearances in Serie A.

Brighton head coach Fabian Hürzeler was ecstatic about the signing. He said:

“Diego is an exciting addition for the club. Although he is still young, he is tall, strong and mobile, and he will give us a real physical presence.

He has made impressive progress in Serie A and deserved his call-up to the Italian national team. We look forward to helping him develop even more.”