Zadok Yohanna: An in-depth look at what makes Brighton's first summer signing such an unusual young talent
08.06.26, 09:10 Updated 08.06.26, 09:24 7 Minute Read
Adi Jalan
Brighton recently announced the signing of Zadok Yohanna, an 18-year-old winger, from AIK Stockholm. With a rumoured fee of £21.5million, the teenager has become the most expensive transfer out of Sweden ever.
In just over a year, Yohanna has gone from playing Nigerian academy football to securing a move to the Premier League, turning down offers from Chelsea, Newcastle, and Saudi Arabia in the process.
But that’s not the only eyebrow-raising thing about him. His profile is highly unusual for a winger, and one trait of his in particular should help his transition to English football.
Let's take a look at why Brighton were so keen to secure his signature.
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