Brighton’s Diego Coppola nearing Paris FC return | OneFootball

Brighton and Hove Albion defender Diego Coppola (22) is nearing a return to Paris FC, according to a report from Fabrizio Romano.

Coppola joined Paris FC on loan from Brighton back in January. He would make 14 appearances for Les Parisiens, firstly under Stéphane Gilli and then under Antoine Kombouaré. However, it was uncertain whether his stay at the Stade Jean Bouin would be extended beyond the summer. 

The club have just appointed from Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior, who also has historic ties to Brighton, as their new head coach, as Kombouaré’s short but successful stint has come to an end. PFC are now advancing with their transfer plans. 

Romano understands that Brighton and Paris FC have agreed a deal in principle over a permanent transfer. The value of the transfer, the journalist adds, will be €18m plus a further €2m in add-ons. It is up to the Premier League side to approve the final details before the Italian can return to Paris FC.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle