Premier League purchasing power Brighton signed 37 million euros for the 18-year-old striker in the five major leagues with 7 goals and 1 assist

The Premier League is now the first league, and 9 teams will participate in European competitions in the new season, and half of the country will play in European competitions. The Premier League is also the first league to make money, and naturally it is the first league to buy power. Can you imagine it? A mid-table Premier League team like Brighton could spend €37 million to sign an 18-year-old from a non-top five league, which is equivalent to the top signing in other leagues.

According to official news from Brighton, the team signed Olympiacos 18-year-old Greek striker Kostolas, and the player officially joined on July 1, and the two sides signed a five-year contract until 2030.

According to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Costoras transfer fee is fixed at €35 million, plus a floating bonus of €2 million.

Kostolas came through the Olympiacos academy and was promoted to the first team in the 2024 summer window and has been a key rotation player in the team, showcasing his footballing talent and potential.

The 18-year-old Kostolas, who is 1.85 meters tall and a right-footed player, plays mainly in the center forward position, and can also play as a second striker and a midfielder, has a contract with Olympiacos until 2030, and the German transfer is valued at 12 million euros. Costolas made 35 appearances for Olympiacos in all competitions last season, contributing seven goals and one assist.