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Bart Verbruggen succession planning underway as Brighton ‘seriously consider’ German star

Bart Verbruggen is expected to depart the south coast this summer following a standout season.

14.04.26, 17:44 Updated 05.06.26, 08:46 2 Minute Read

Charlie Parker-Turner

Charlie Parker-Turner

Brighton are reportedly interested in Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu, as they prepare for the potential departure of Bart Verbruggen.

The 23-year-old shot-stopper has been a standout in the Bundesliga this season, keeping six clean sheets and ranking fourth for number of shots saved with 98, which has put him in the frame for a World Cup call-up.

Atubolu also broke a league record in September for the most consecutive penalty saves.

According to Sky Sports Germany, the Seagulls are ‘seriously considering’ a move for the young goalkeeper and see him as a potential replacement for Verbruggen, should their current No. 1 leave in the coming months.

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