Femi Azeez describes his Brighton move as a dream come true after completing a €15m transfer from Millwall on deadline day

Nigerian winger Femi Azeez has described his €15 million transfer from Millwall to Brighton & Hove Albion as a “dream come true” after completing a permanent move to the Premier League club on transfer deadline day.

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The 25-year-old winger joined Brighton after an impressive 2025/26 season with Millwall, where his performances established him as one of the Championship club’s standout players.

The transfer represents a significant step forward in Azeez’s career and also becomes a landmark deal for Millwall, with the €15 million fee making him the most expensive player sale in the club’s history.

Speaking after completing the move, Azeez expressed his excitement at earning the opportunity to play for Brighton.

“It’s every young boy’s dream, isn’t it? Something I’ve been dreaming of my whole life, and to be given this opportunity is like a dream come true, really,” he said.

Azeez’s performances last season played a major role in attracting Brighton’s interest.

The former Reading player scored 11 goals and provided eight assists in 37 league appearances for Millwall during the 2025/26 campaign.

His consistency also earned him recognition from his fellow professionals, with Azeez named in the PFA Team of the Season.

That combination of goals, assists and regular attacking contributions helped raise his profile and ultimately paved the way for his move to the Premier League.

For Azeez, the transfer provides an opportunity to test himself at a higher level after establishing himself in the Championship.

Brighton have developed a reputation for giving talented players opportunities to progress, making the move an important stage in the Nigerian’s development.

His arrival also adds another attacking option to the club as Brighton prepare for the demands of the new Premier League campaign.

The €15 million agreement highlights the confidence Brighton have placed in the winger following his breakthrough season with Millwall.

Azeez will now face the challenge of adapting to the pace and intensity of Premier League football while competing for a regular place in Brighton’s squad.

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For a player who described reaching the Premier League as a lifelong ambition, the move represents a powerful new chapter in his career.