The Dutch international, who established himself as one of the Premier League’s most promising young goalkeepers with a series of outstanding performances for Brighton, is set to begin a new chapter after the two clubs reached an agreement over his transfer.
Club officials praised Verbruggen for his professionalism, dedication, and commitment throughout his time at Brighton. Teammates and fans have also flooded social media with messages of appreciation, thanking him for the memorable saves and important contributions he made during his spell at the club.
Speaking after the deal was finalized, Verbruggen expressed his gratitude to everyone connected with Brighton.
“I want to thank the fans, my teammates, the coaching staff, and everyone at the club for believing in me. Brighton will always have a special place in my heart, and I’m excited for the next challenge in my career.”
Brighton are now expected to accelerate their search for a new first-choice goalkeeper as preparations continue for the upcoming season.
