Brighton & Hove Albion have agreed a £21.5 million deal to sign Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from Swedish side AIK Stockholm, the Premier League club has announced.
The 18-year-old, who left Nigeria less than a year ago, is expected to sign a five-year contract when the summer transfer window opens on 15 June.
Yohanna’s rise has been remarkable. After developing his game at Ikon Allah Football Academy in Nigeria, he quickly became one of Sweden’s most exciting young prospects, earning a move to English football.
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler described the teenager as a game-changing attacking talent.
“Having watched his performances, we believe Zadok possesses the creativity and attacking qualities that can influence matches in the final third,” Hurzeler said. “He is still young and will need time to settle into the demands of the Premier League, but he is an exciting prospect.”
Since making his AIK debut in August 2025, Yohanna has registered five goals and four assists in 18 appearances. Several European clubs showed interest, but Brighton won the race for his signature.
The transfer marks a significant milestone for the Nigerian youngster, whose journey from a local academy to one of Europe’s most competitive leagues is expected to inspire a new generation of football talent back home.
