Brighton allow Italy defender Coppola to have Paris FC medical | OneFootball

Diego Coppola is on the verge of joining Paris FC, as Brighton have allowed the Italian defender to undergo medical tests with the French club.

Former Verona centre-back Coppola will undergo medical tests with Paris FC in the coming hours before completing a permanent move from Brighton.

Coppola to have Paris FC medical

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 29: Mikel Merino of Arsenal reacts whilst under pressure from Diego Coppola of Brighton & Hove Albion during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on October 29, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

According to Gazzetta, the Premier League side have allowed Coppola to fly to France to undergo medical tests with his new club.

Coppola, 22, joined Brighton in an €11m deal from Hellas Verona last summer, but has been struggling with playing time in England in the first half of the campaign.

Coppola won’t return to Serie A

DUNAJSKA STREDA, SLOVAKIA – JUNE 22: Diego Coppola of U21 Italy runs with the ball during the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2025 Quarter-Final match between Germany and Italy at DAC Arena on June 22, 2025 in Dunajska Streda, Slovakia. (Photo by Christian Hofer/Getty Images)

Coppola has only collected nine appearances across all competitions, playing 542 minutes, but providing two assists.

The Italian defender had been linked with a return to Serie A as well, with Fiorentina interested in a potential move.

Coppola made his senior Italy debut in June 2025, just a few weeks before joining Brighton and has two international appearances to his name.