The reported package includes £46 million in fixed payments and a further £4 million in bonuses. However, the transfer has not been independently confirmed, so the final structure and completion remain subject to official confirmation.
Vuskovic is reportedly leaving Tottenham without making an official appearance for the club. Spurs signed the Croatian defender from Hajduk Split for around £12 million in the summer of 2025, meaning the move would represent a substantial profit while also preserving future value.
Tottenham are reportedly retaining a 20% sell-on clause and the right to match proposals in a future deal for the defender. Brighton’s pursuit followed an initial offer of £30 million being rejected, while the report also says Bayern Munich and Barcelona had shown interest.
For Brighton, the deal would represent a major investment in a young centre-back who impressed during his Hamburg loan. The report says he made 30 appearances in all competitions last season, helping raise his profile and attract attention from Croatia’s national team.
Polzin also highlighted the defender’s mentality, saying: “Sua postura como jogador profissional é de altíssimo nível. Tive o privilégio de trabalhar com poucos atletas com essa mentalidade.”
For Tottenham, the transfer illustrates the potential value of early recruitment. The club appears set to profit heavily from a player who never featured competitively, while the sell-on clause offers protection if Vuskovic’s career continues to develop.
Attention now turns to Brighton’s official announcement and the final confirmation of the deal. If completed as reported, Vuskovic will join a club known for developing young talent, while Tottenham will retain both immediate financial upside and influence over a future transfer.