Official: AC Milan signs Brighton left-back Esturpinian, with a total transfer fee of 19 million

AC Milan officially announced that Brighton left-back Esturpinian will join the team and the two sides will sign until 2030.

Estupinian became the first Ecuadorian player in AC Milan's history. According to previous reports, Esturpinian's transfer fee is fixed at 17 million euros, plus 2 million euros floating.

AC Milan Announcement

AC Milan is pleased to announce that Perves Esturpinian has joined the club for a permanent transfer from Brighton Football Club. The Ecuadorian defender has signed with the Ross and Blacks, with a contract until June 30, 2030.

Estupinian was born on January 21, 1998 in Esmeraldas, Ecuador. His football career began in the youth training system of the University of Quito. He made his first appearance for the first team in September 2015 and made 45 appearances at the club. He then played for Granada, Almeria, Majorca and Osasuna before joining Villarreal. During the "Yellow Submarine", he made 74 appearances and won the UEFA Cup. In the summer of 2022, he transferred to Brighton, making 104 appearances for the Seagulls and scoring 5 goals. He made his first appearance for the Ecuadorian national team in 2019, and has made 48 appearances for the national team so far, scoring 4 goals.

Perves Esturpinian will wear the No. 2 jersey.

27-year-old Ecuadorian left-back Estupinien played 30 Premier League games last season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. Currently, Estupinien's turnover price is 30 million euros.