Premier League aspect Brighton & Hove Albion have formally introduced the signing of defender Michael Svoboda on a everlasting switch from newly-promoted Serie A outfit Venezia.
Official: Brighton signal Svoboda from Venezia
The 27-year-old has put pen to paper on a four-year contract that can preserve him on the Amex till the summer season of 2030.
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It is believed that Brighton paid a fee of €5m to activate the Austria international’s release clause at Venezia. Svoboda is a part of Ralf Rangnick’s Austria nationwide workforce squad that is because of tackle Spain for a spot within the 2026 World Cup spherical of 16 at 20.00 BST this night.
Svoboda has spent the final six years with Venezia and chipped in with three targets and two assists from 29 appearances as his aspect stormed to the Serie B title in 2025-26. He has additionally performed two full seasons within the Italian high flight in 2021-22 and 2024-25.
“Michael has enjoyed a fantastic season with Venezia, captaining them to the league title,” stated Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler in a statement on the membership web site.
VENEZIA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 27: Michael Svoboda of Venezia in the course of the Serie A match between Venezia FC and Torino FC at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo on September 27, 2021 in Venezia, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)
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“He has a number of attributes that we believe will see him adapt well to how we play, both in and out of possession.
“He also adds competition to an area we are looking to strengthen and with a number of clubs pursuing him this summer, I am very happy that he’s decided to come to Brighton.”