AC MIlan sign Pervis Estupinan
Pervis Estupinan has joined Italian side AC Milan from Brighton & Hove Albion
This is a deal worth £17m, including add-ons. The deal will reportedly last until 2030.
Author | Ajay
The Ecuadorian international defender has been a regular for Brighton since joining the club from Villarreal in 2022, scoring five goals in 104 games.
Estupinan was part of the squad that qualified for European football for the first time in their history in 2023, before they were knocked out of the Europa League by Roma in the last 16.
Last season, the left-back made 34 appearances as the Seagulls finished eighth in the Premier League. The 27-year-old first came to England in 2016, signing for Watford, but never made a senior appearance.
He went on to make his name at Villarreal and was part of the squad that beat Manchester United in the 2021 Europa League final before his move to the south coast.
A summary of his career so far
Pervis Estupiñán has carved out a reputation as one of South America’s standout full-backs in European football. The Ecuador international made his name during a string of loan spells in Spain after signing for Watford from LDU Quito in 2016.
It was during one spell at Osasuna where he truly emerged, showcasing his explosive pace and relentless attacking instincts. That form earned him a permanent move to Villarreal, where he played a key part in their 2021 Europa League triumph and was a regular during their run to the Champions League semi-finals the following season.
In 2022 he moved to Brighton, slotting seamlessly into their high-tempo system under Roberto De Zerbi and becoming a key figure in their first European campaign. After a few years of being a key player in Brighton's squad, he is about to start a new chapter at the San Siro.
