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Joel Veltman talks up new Brighton signing but sends strong warning ahead of Prem debut

Joel Veltman has spoken openly about one of Brighton’s new defensive acquisitions.

30.07.25, 09:55 Updated 22.05.26, 14:52 2 Minute Read

Charlie Parker-Turner

Charlie Parker-Turner

Brighton star Joel Veltman has heaped praise on new teammate Olivier Boscagli following the Frenchman’s arrival from PSV Eindhoven. The defender, praised as ‘amazing’ in possession, has since been settling in with Fabian Hurzeler’s side in pre-season and has featured in a handful of friendlies. 

However, his former Eredivisie rival turned colleague Veltman has warned Boscagli that he must be ready to step up ahead of his debut campaign in the Premier League.

As he heads into his fifth season with the Seagulls, Veltman has gathered a thing or two about the demands of England’s top division during his tenure.

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