Paris FC is reportedly prepared to pay €18 million plus add-ons to sign Italian center-back Diego Coppola from Brighton & Hove Albion on a permanent basis. The deal, if completed, would nearly double the roughly €11 million Brighton originally paid Hellas Verona for the defender just a year ago.
From Verona to Brighton to Paris, and maybe back to Paris
Here’s the timeline. Coppola joined Brighton from Hellas Verona for approximately €11 million during the summer 2025 transfer window. He’s contracted at Brighton until 2030, which gives the English club significant leverage in any negotiation.
In late January 2026, Brighton sent Coppola on loan to Paris FC for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. The move was designed to give the young Italian regular playing time while Paris FC fought to keep their Ligue 1 status.
Coppola made 13 appearances for Paris FC and played a crucial role in the club’s survival efforts. His performances were strong enough to earn him a call-up to the Italian national team in March 2026. With the loan now expired, Coppola has returned to Brighton. As of early July 2026, no confirmed permanent transfer has been officially announced, and interest from Paris FC appears low.
