Brighton are closing in on a deal for former Arsenal academy prospect Amario Cozier-Duberry, according to recent reports.
The Seagulls appointed their new manager Fabian Hurzeler from German second tier side St Pauli. The 31-year-old guided his side to a league title and promotion to the Bundesliga by just a single point last season.
He replaces former manager Roberto De Zerbi, who joined Ligue 1 side Marseille this summer. Now, Hurzeler’s priority is building on the squad left behind and that includes recruiting young and promising talent.
Brighton have won the race to sign Cozier-Duberry as a free agent following his release from Arsenal, reports claim. Fabrizio Romano has revealed that the youngster has decided to join the South Coast club, with Brighton beating several Premier League and European clubs to his signature.
Romano stated the 19-year-old chose Brighton due to the clear pathway for young players and he is expected to be integrated into their first team set up next season. Cozier-Duberry didn’t make a single appearance for Arsenal’s senior side, but was a regular for their under-18 and under-21 sides.
At international level, Cozier-Duberry has represented England at various youth levels since under-16s. He was part of Arsenal’s preseason plans ahead of the 2022/23 season and featured in a friendly against Juventus at the Emirates.
Jack Wilshere, who works with the Arsenal academy, was full of praise for Cozier-Duberry during his time at the club, describing him as ‘unplayable’…
