Brighton Agree Deal To Sign Femi Azeez
Retold by Oddsrama · 1 September 2026
Brighton have landed one of the Championship's breakout stars this summer. Nigerian winger Femi Azeez is set to join the Premier League side from Millwall in a deal worth £12.5 million upfront, with another €2.5 million available through performance-based add-ons. The 25-year-old will sign a four-year contract once he clears his medical, with the club holding an option to extend by a further year.
Azeez was among Millwall's most potent attacking threats last season, racking up 11 goals and 7 assists across 37 Championship matches. His consistency earned him a spot in the PFA Championship Team of the Season — a mark of just how well he performed in the second tier. The transfer represents a significant step up for him, and Brighton clearly see the potential there to develop him further at the elite level.
For Millwall, this deal shapes up as a club-record departure. While Crystal Palace's £14 million sale of Romain Esse last summer held the record, this Brighton agreement sits just shy of that figure when counting base fees alone — though add-ons could tip it over the top. Azeez's departure leaves the Lions needing attacking reinforcements if they're to maintain their Championship push next term.
From a betting perspective, Azeez's arrival adds depth to Brighton's forward line and could improve their attacking output — something worth monitoring as the season develops. The 25-year-old's proven Championship form suggests he's ready for the Premier League jump, and early performances will tell us whether Brighton have found genuine value in this window.
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