Official: Coppola joins Paris FC from Brighton for €20m | OneFootball

Diego Coppola has completed a permanent move to Paris FC, with the Italy defender leaving Brighton in a deal worth €18 million plus €2 million in bonuses.

According to the French club’s official announcement, the former Hellas Verona centre-back has signed a contract running to 2031, reported to be worth around €1.5 million net per season, after impressing during a six-month loan in the French capital, where he made 14 appearances across Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France.

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 16: Diego Coppola of Brighton & Hove Albion in action during the warm up ahead of the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Fulham at Amex Stadium on August 16, 2025 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Coppola completes rapid rise from Verona to Paris

It caps a whirlwind two years for the Bussolengo-born defender, who came through Verona’s academy, established himself over four Serie A seasons and earned his first senior Italy call-up in June 2025.

Brighton paid Verona €12 million only a year ago, meaning the Seagulls bank a healthy profit on a player who featured sparingly in England.

Paris FC Sporting director Marco Neppe hailed the signing.

“It’s a great source of pride, with this permanent transfer, to make Diego a true Paris FC player,” he said. “Rare are the players who combine all his qualities, as a footballer and as a man. Diego’s return to Paris FC is excellent news for us.”