Ligue 1 side Paris FC signs defender Diego Coppola from Premier League Brighton

Ligue 1 side Paris FC signs defender Diego Coppola from Premier League Brighton | iNFOnews.ca
FILE - Verona's Diego Coppola, center, celebrates a goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Hellas Verona and Udinese at the Marcantonio Bentegodi Stadium, in Verona, Italy, Saturday, April 20, 2024. (Paola Garbuioi/LaPresse via AP, File)

PARIS (AP) — Ligue 1 side Paris FC signed defender Diego Coppola from the Premier League’s Brighton on Thursday on a five-year deal to 2031.

The 22-year-old Italian played for the French club last season when he was on loan from Brighton.

“His return aligns perfectly with Paris FC’s commitment to building a sustainable project by placing its trust in young players with high potential,” the club said in a statement.

No financial details were given but soccer website Transfermarkt said the club paid 18 million euros ($20.6 million) to sign Coppola, who started his career in Italy with Hellas Verona and has played twice for the national team.

After winning promotion from the second tier, Paris FC finished 11th in Ligue 1 last season. Also this month, Paris FC hired Englishman Liam Rosenior as its new coach. ___

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