Brighton Complete Club-Record Signing of Femi Azeez From Millwall

Brighton have completed the club-record signing of winger Femi Azeez from Millwall, with the Nigeria international putting pen to paper on a four-year deal after a deadline-day saga that ran past the transfer window's close.

The move is worth an initial £12.5 million, with the overall package potentially rising beyond £15 million through add-ons, making it a club-record sale for Millwall, surpassing the £14m Crystal Palace paid for Romain Esse last summer. Because both clubs had submitted the required deal sheet before the 11pm deadline, the transfer was confirmed the following morning once paperwork was finalised. "Sorry to keep you waiting," Azeez told fans in a clip released by Brighton.

The 25-year-old joins after a breakout campaign at Millwall, scoring 11 goals and adding seven assists in 37 Championship appearances last season, form that earned him a place in the PFA Championship Team of the Year and interest from Ipswich, Hull City and Crystal Palace before Brighton won the race. Sporting director Mike Cave called him "one of the most exciting attacking talents in the Championship," with Azeez set to add depth to Fabian Hurzeler's squad as they balance Premier League and Conference League commitments this season.