Venezia FC loses defender Michael Svoboda to Brighton in a 5 million euro deal. The Austrian player had led the team to the Serie B title with 82 points, 24 wins and 10 draws in 38 games, recent form WDWWD.

What happened?

Brighton announced the signing of Svoboda, who had signed a four-year contract with the English team. The defender had spent six years with Venezia FC, scoring three goals and providing two assists in 29 appearances in the 2025-26 season.

Why it matters for Venezia FC?

The departure of Svoboda represents a significant loss for Venezia FC, which had relied on the Austrian player for his defensive solidity. The club will have to find a suitable replacement to maintain its competitiveness in the next season.

What comes next?

Venezia FC is currently at the top of Serie B with 82 points, one point ahead of Frosinone. The team will have to continue to fight to maintain its position and achieve promotion to Serie A. With 77 goals scored and 31 conceded, the team has a goal difference of +46.