Five‑year gamble: Hurzeler eyes Vuskovic’s Premier League rise

A five‑year deal sees 19‑year‑old Luka Vuskovic move from Tottenham to Brighton, where head coach Fabian Hurzeler expects the Seagulls to help the Croatian break into the Premier League. The transfer was completed this week, marking a major step in Vuskovic’s career. [Getty Images] captured Hurzeler praising Vuskovic’s “fantastic start to his career” and confirming the Seagulls are eager to guide him into the Premier League now that his transfer is complete. The coach highlighted the club’s commitment to nurturing the young talent within Brighton’s environment. Vuskovic spent the previous season on loan at Hamburg, where his performances earned him a place in the Bundesliga team of the year. His impact in Germany underscored his ability to compete at a high level.

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The 19‑year‑old already holds six senior caps for Croatia and started against England in the opening group match of the World Cup. Those appearances demonstrate his experience on football’s biggest stage. "Luka has enjoyed a fantastic start to his career – it’s one we’ve followed closely," Hurzeler said. "Last season, he demonstrated he can play at a very high level and we want to help him build on that within our environment," he added. "There’s been a lot of external noise about Luka joining us, but he is still a young guy who will need time to adjust to the demands of playing for Brighton and the Premier League," Hurzeler continued. "We are confident that he will take this in his stride, though," he concluded.