When it comes to finding diamonds in the rough and transforming them into polished gems, Brighton and Hove Albion has a lengthy history of success.It is a credit to Brighton’s legendary recruitment department that players like Moises Caicedo, Evan Ferguson, Julio Enciso, Alexis Mac Allister, and more have become household names because of their time on the South Coast. It would be shocking if Ibrahim Osman had not also been a huge success.
The young winger, who nearly signed with West Ham United in January, has reached an agreement with Brighton and Nordsjaelland to join Roberto de Zerbi’s team for £16 million at the conclusion of the current season.
Didi Dramani, who tutored Osman at the renowned Right to Dream program, said to The Athletic, “I prophesied that he would make it.” He had a strong sense of resiliency and worked diligently.He flourished. He was the next in line, I knew it.
“His character and work ethic determine how far he can go. The coach will use the players whose performance throughout training is that high.
Surprisingly, Osman’s fellow Right to Dream alumnus, Philippe Clement, also emphasized these same qualities when he explained why Osman’s teammate has the ability to compete at the highest levels of European football: work ethic, persistence, talent, and drive for success.
Clement’s faith in Mohamed Diomande, 22, will not have diminished despite his effect at Ibrox. Upon his arrival, Diomande was known for being a gritty midfield player who could win balls with ease, but he quickly demonstrated that he was capable of more. He has already given the Scottish Premiership contenders two excellent long-range goals and assisted Tom Lawrence’s opening goal in the 2-2 draw against Benfica.
More than £4 million was wisely spent at Ibrox.
When the Glasgow giants exercise the obligation-to-buy clause in Diomande’s contract this summer, Rangers will lose about £4.3 million. A price that already appears reasonable given how well he has played in the blue shirt and how much some of the other Right to Dream grads have traded in.
Brighton will pay £16 million for Osman. Kamaldeen Sulemana cost Southampton £22 million, and Mohamed Kudus cost West Ham £38 million when he moved from Ajax.
Who knows? Maybe Diomande won’t command an equally eye-watering fee in the upcoming year if he can’t progress the way Kudus did in Amsterdam.
According to The Athletic, Osman continues, “I’ve seen what the other Right To Dream players have accomplished and these were big shoes that needed to be filled.” “To mention a few, there are Kamaldeen, Kudus, Adingra (Ernest) Nuamah, Diomande, and Simon (Brighton)…
“They’ve all encouraged me to go above and above to demonstrate my abilities.
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