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Transfers: Femi Azeez joins Brighton on a four-year deal

From Premium Times · () English

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Nigeria winger Femi Azeez has joined Brighton and Hove Albion from Millwall on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
  • The deal was completed after both clubs submitted a deal sheet before the 11 p.m. deadline, extending the window until 1 a.m. for formalities.
  • Azeez scored 15 goals and supplied 13 assists in 77 appearances for Millwall, and recently made his Nigeria debut.

Femi Azeez has completed his move from Millwall to Brighton and Hove Albion, taking a remarkable route from non-league football to the Premier League. The 25-year-old Nigeria winger signed a four-year contract in a deal whose fee was not disclosed.

The transfer was finalized after both clubs submitted a deal sheet before Monday’s 11 p.m. deadline. That extended the window until 1 a.m. on Tuesday, giving the clubs time to complete the formalities.

Brighton sporting director Mike Cave welcomed Azeez after his standout season with Millwall, where the winger helped the club reach the Championship playoffs. “We are delighted to add Femi to the squad. He arrives off the back of an excellent season with Millwall, having played a key role for them as they finished in the playoffs.”

We are delighted to add Femi to the squad. He arrives off the back of an excellent season with Millwall, having played a key role for them as they finished in the playoffs.

— Mike CaveBrighton’s sporting director welcomed Azeez after his productive season with Millwall.

Cave added: “He was one of the most exciting attacking talents in the Championship, and we’re delighted to have finally agreed his transfer, and we’re now looking forward to working with him.”

Azeez made 77 appearances for Millwall, scoring 15 goals and recording 13 assists. He began his development at Watford before playing non-league football with Northwood, Wealdstone and Hanwell Town. He joined Reading in 2019 and moved to Millwall in 2024. His performances last season earned places in the PFA and EFL Championship Teams of the Season for the 2025/26 campaign.

His progress has also reached the international stage. Azeez scored both goals in Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Zimbabwe on his senior debut in June, then supplied an assist in a 3-0 victory over Jamaica four days later. Brighton now represents the latest stage of his rise through English football’s divisions.

He was one of the most exciting attacking talents in the Championship, and we’re delighted to have finally agreed his transfer, and we’re now looking forward to working with him.

— Mike CaveCave described Azeez’s attacking ability and Brighton’s anticipation about working with him.
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