Joel Veltman signs a two-year contract extension with Brighton
Joel Veltman signs a two-year contract extension with Brighton Credit: None
Brighton & Hove Albion have announced that defender Joel Veltman has signed a two-year contract extension, extending his stay with the Seagulls until June 2025.
Veltman, a seasoned defender and an Ajax academy graduate, began his first-team career in 2012.
During his tenure with Ajax, Veltman featured in 246 games, playing a significant role in securing three league titles and the KNVB Cup in 2019.
He also contributed to Ajax's run to the Europa League final in 2017 and the Champions League semi-finals in 2019.
The 31-year-old joined Brighton in 2020 and quickly cemented his position in the team's defence. He has made a total of 106 appearances for the club in his three years, including 31 in the previous Premier League season.
His consistent performance was pivotal in Brighton's sixth-place finish last season, qualifying the club for European competition for the first time in its history.
Brighton's first-team head coach, Roberto De Zerbi, expressed his satisfaction with Veltman's contract extension.
“I am very pleased that he has extended his contract. He is a good example to the other players, and he will be a key and important player for us.”
