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Charalampos Kostoulas made his Olympiakos debut in 2024 Brighton have agreed a £29. 78m (35m euros) deal with Olympiakos for 18-year-old forward Charalampos Kostoulas. The teenager was undergoing a medical with the club on Thursday, ahead of signing a five-year contract that will start on 1 July. The deal represents by some distance the highest fee ever received by a Greek club, beating the £16. 6m Wolves paid to sign Daniel Podence from Olympiakos in 2020. Should an add-on of £1. 7m for Kostoulas be met during his time at Brighton, it would be a record paid for a Greek player - topping the £30. 63m Napoli paid Roma for Kostas Manolas in 2019. The Greece Under-21 international made his first-team debut in 2024, having come through Olympiakos' academy. Kostoulas was a regular starter as the Olympiakos won the prestigious UEFA Youth League in 2024, beating Inter Milan and Bayern Munich on their way to the final, where they defeated AC Milan. The forward netted seven goals in 22 league appearances last season. Latest Brighton news, analysis and fan views Get Brighton news sent straight to your phone Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser US Open round one: Mc Ilroy makes fast start at Oakmont World Test final: Australia looking to build big lead over South Africa Cunha completes 'dream' £62. 5m Man Utd move Exploring the disappearance of over 100, 000 Syrians Relive Oasis's golden summer with Vernon Kay A con artist with multiple fake identities hides a dark past Stanley Tucci on cooking with Meryl Streep Why has Rodgers signed for the Steelers? Saunas, cuddly toys and new bonds - inside the Lions' Algarve den Is America making Scottish football great again? Why Alexander-Arnold is not allowed to wear number 66 for Real Madrid Brighton flop to Europe's hot property - is Gyokeres ready for next step? Oakmont's 301-yard par three - a gimmick or psychological masterstroke? Wickets tumble as Australia fight back on first day of Test final. Video Wickets tumble as Australia fight back on first day of Test final Quiz - what are England's Euro U21 winners of 2023 up to now? Is Test cricket financially sustainable? One year to World Cup, are Tuchel's England regressing after Southgate era? Norris on 'doing it my way' and racing against Verstappen Data, downloads and detective work - chasing rugby's salary cheats Mary Earps: Queen of Stops. Video Mary Earps: Queen of Stops 'One of Europe's best technicians' - why Man City signed 'genius' Cherki 'Opposite of Postecoglou' - what could Spurs expect from 'chef' Frank? What's going on with falling WSL attendances? 'This course challenges your sanity' - why Oakmont is toughest US Open test Fun French Open whets Wimbledon appetite - Second Serve On honeymoon, playing in a final - Webster's rise to Test all-rounder Sinner and Alcaraz thriller proves rivalry here to stay Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.