Turning academy-adjacent signings into profit
The financial return has been extraordinary relative to Brighton's size. Beyond the Caicedo sale, which delivered Brighton a net profit reported at roughly 87 million pounds once the original transfer fee, development costs and sell-on structure are accounted for, the club posted a record Premier League profit of 123 million pounds for the 2022-23 financial year after selling four players for a combined 121 million pounds. Brighton's pattern is consistent: identify a player for a modest fee, develop him with strong coaching, and sell to one of the traditional "Big Six" clubs for a large multiple.
