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De Cuyper has played 10 times for Belgium Brighton have confirmed the signing of Belgium defender Maxim de Cuyper from Club Brugge on a five-year deal. Seagulls boss Fabian Hurzeler said the left-back, who joins for a reported £17. 5m, "clearly has a winner's mentality". De Cuyper, 24, made 54 appearances in all competitions last season as Club Brugge reached the Champions League last 16, where they lost to Aston Villa. Capped 10 times by his country, he will join Brighton this weekend for the start of their pre-season campaign. Hurzeler said: "Maxim is a creative left-back who has great experience at Champions League level as well as in the domestic league. "He has a great reputation for creativity and has shown his ability across different positions, although we primarily see him challenging for a left-back spot with us. " De Cuyper is Brighton's second recent defensive addition, following Frenchman Olivier Boscagli's arrival on Wednesday from PSV Eindhoven on a free transfer. Latest Brighton news, analysis and fan views Get Brighton news sent straight to your phone Wimbledon: Krejcikova out, Djokovic on court - follow third-round action Euro 2025: Build-up as holders England face France - James starts Nine-man PSG beat Bayern to reach Club World Cup semi-finals Robin Williams' life and career through ten crucial photographs Pink Floyd's David Gilmour shares his Desert Island Discs A purr-fect short history of cats on film The American War of Independence revisited, 250 years on Kartal wants your help picking her next tattoo - what should she get? Boundaries, drops and flying bats - Pant's 'box office' innings. Video Boundaries, drops and flying bats - Pant's 'box office' innings Why Smith could become England's greatest keeper-batter 'I tried to stay away - but boxing found me' Diogo Jota: A tribute. Video Diogo Jota: A tribute Tour de France 2025 - your stage-by-stage guide to cycling's greatest race Raducanu beaten by Sabalenka in gripping match - highlights. Video Raducanu beaten by Sabalenka in gripping match - highlights When England won the Euros - best pictures from an unforgettable summer 'A symbol of hope & inspiration - Jota was a Portuguese hero' Seven days and four room keys - the lucky loser in the last 16 The 12 content creators competing to be 'Last Pundit Standing' Video The 12 content creators competing to be 'Last Pundit Standing' Why have record number of seeded players lost at Wimbledon? Jota's final goal for Liverpool wins Merseyside derby. Video Jota's final goal for Liverpool wins Merseyside derby How is Arsenal's attacking refresh shaping up? Kookaburra conundrum - can county cricket have too many runs? Is it conceivable that Mercedes could drop Russell for Verstappen? Meet the only English manager at the Euros 'I can't hear it' - Wimbledon's first day of electronic calling Verstappen, Russell and Mercedes - what factors are at play? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.