Brighton has made enquiries about Atalanta centre-back Honest Ahanor, with valuations of around £30 million circulating in media reports. The 18-year-old has been on an extraordinary trajectory since debuting at age 16, and his rapid ascent has now attracted serious Premier League interest.
Atalanta only signed Ahanor from Genoa on 4 July 2025, paying €16M plus an additional €4M in performance-related bonuses. Brighton’s reported valuation would represent a near-doubling of that investment in roughly a year.
Who is Honest Ahanor?
Born on February 23, 2008, Ahanor is a centre-back who has already earned recognition with Italy’s U21 national team. He’s also eligible to represent Nigeria at the senior international level.
At 18, he commands a market valuation of around €30M according to Transfermarkt. His debut came at 16 in Serie A.
