Osman (R) has joined Auxerre on loan from Brighton
Ghanaian forward Ibrahim Osman has completed his move to French Ligue 1 side AJ Auxerre on loan from Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion, with an option to make the deal permanent for €16 million.
Renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the agreement on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, revealing that Osman will undergo his medical in France in the coming days alongside his agent, Mitch Bakkovens.
The 21-year-old winger only signed for Brighton in February 2024, penning a long-term contract until 2029 after impressing at Danish side FC Nordsjælland, where he recorded 10 goals and eight assists in 54 appearances.
Brighton reportedly paid £16 million for his signature but immediately loaned him to Dutch giants Feyenoord for the 2024/25 season to continue his development.
During his stint in the Eredivisie, Osman featured in 32 matches, scoring four goals and providing three assists, but Feyenoord opted against activating a permanent transfer.
Auxerre, who finished 11th in Ligue 1 last season, have been pursuing Osman for months and finally secured his commitment after he turned down multiple approaches earlier this year.
The highly rated attacker, a product of Ghana’s renowned Right to Dream Academy, will link up with Black Stars teammate Gideon Mensah.
Osman is yet to make a competitive appearance for Brighton and will be keen to use his time in France to gain regular first-team football and stake his claim for a spot in the Ghana senior team.
🚨💙🤍 Ibrahim Osman has just signed his contract as new Auxerre player from Brighton, as revealed earlier today.
Loan move with €16m buy option clause agreed with #BHAFC. pic.twitter.com/5dCBOUVagP
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 8, 2025
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