Pascal Struijk: An in-depth look at Brighton's new summer signing and the thinking behind the £18m deal
30.06.26, 16:30 Updated 01.07.26, 12:31 6 Minute Read
Adi Jalan
Brighton have announced the signing of Leeds’ Pascal Struijk, who joins the club on a deal worth £15million plus £3m in add-ons, as the Seagulls continue their defensive overhaul.
But why are the Seagulls signing another left-footed defender? Can Struijk replace Jan Paul van Hecke? Does this signal a move to a back three? Let’s find out.
Ball-playing
Struijk’s ball-playing is something of a multi-stage process, if you will. He absolutely loves getting onto the ball and getting it out of his feet quickly, but never so quickly that it looks like he’s panicking or uncomfortable with someone running at him.
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