Brighton have completed the permanent signing of Chema Andrés from VfB Stuttgart, with the midfielder agreeing a five-year deal after one season in Germany. Stuttgart say he played a part in a campaign that took them into the Champions League and the cup final.
Stuttgart's view of the move
Fabian Wohlgemuth, Stuttgart's sporting director, said: "Thanks in part to him, we were able to qualify for the Champions League and reach the cup final." He also added: "We thank Chema for his time with us and wish him every success in England."
The farewell fits the numbers behind his first season. Chema made 41 appearances and scored four goals for Stuttgart, a solid return for a player who only arrived last summer from Madrid.
Brighton are taking a midfielder who was trusted quickly and used regularly, not someone arriving after a quiet spell on the fringes. That is a decent sign for a club that has continued to shop with purpose in the market.
Brighton's timing
The move gives Brighton another new face before their next home Premier League fixture against Leeds on 5 September. The club finished 8th in the Premier League in 2025, and this signing sits neatly with that level of ambition.
Stuttgart lose a player they publicly credited in a successful season, and Brighton add one with a short but productive run behind him. The next test for Chema comes at home against Leeds.
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