Brighton Loan Ghanaian Forward Ibrahim Osman to Auxerre with €16M Option

Ghanaian winger Ibrahim Osman has joined French Ligue 1 side AJ Auxerre on a season-long loan from Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion, with an option to make the move permanent for around €16 million, a potential record transfer for Auxerre. Osman, who signed a long-term contract with Brighton in February 2024 after impressing at Danish club FC Nordsjælland, spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Dutch side Feyenoord, where he made 32 appearances across all competitions, scoring four goals and providing three assists. Auxerre, newly promoted to Ligue 1, see Osman as a key attacking addition to boost their frontline with his pace and creativity as they prepare for top-flight challenges. Brighton will closely monitor his development during the loan spell, considering his future role or further transfer options. The winger reportedly turned down multiple offers before agreeing to join Auxerre, where he will also be alongside Ghanaian teammates Gideon Mensah and Elisha Owusu. Osman’s move reflects a strategic pathway of young talents gaining experience through loans across Europe’s competitive leagues.