Brighton & Hove Albion sign Algerian left-back Jaouen Hadjam

What the report says

Brighton & Hove Albion have signed Algerian left-back Jaouen Hadjam from Swiss champions Young Boys, according to Al Jazeera’s report based on the Premier League club’s announcement. The 23-year-old defender has agreed a contract running until 2031, with the transfer fee undisclosed. Brighton confirmed the move on Tuesday and accompanied the announcement with a social-media video of Hadjam in a cafe.

Hadjam becomes one of several Algerian players in England’s top flight. Al Jazeera noted that he joins Manchester City’s Rayan Ait-Nouri and Hull City’s Mohamed El Bachir Belloumi as Algerian internationals in the Premier League. The report also placed the signing in a broader context by referencing Riyad Mahrez, the best-known Algerian to have played in the competition.

Born in Paris, Hadjam came through the Paris Saint-Germain youth system, represented France at youth level and switched to Algeria in 2023. He has 21 caps for Algeria and featured in three of the team’s four matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Before moving to Brighton, he made 98 appearances in all competitions for Young Boys after joining from Nantes in 2024. The signing gives Brighton another defensive option as the club builds on a strong start to its league season.