Ghana defender Tariq Lamptey says he is happy that Brighton and Hove Albion teammate Karou Mitoma is still with the team after the latter attracted a lucrative contract offer from Saudi Pro League side, Al-Nass in the January transfer window.
The Japan international was reportedly courted by Al-Nassr on a $64 million deal but the offer was turned down by The Seagulls.
Black Stars player Lamptey, said this in a post-game interview after Brighton beat Chelsea 2-1 in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Tariq Lamptey was named as the Man of the Match after delivering a sterling performance from the left full back position.
Fellow Black Stars player Antoine Semenyo was named as the Man of the Match in Bournemouth’s 2-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park also in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
What a performance from this man! 🏆✨ pic.twitter.com/cvXMIvIdSl
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) February 8, 2025
Just what he does 😍 pic.twitter.com/6sQ45hSyZI
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) February 8, 2025
Mitoma scored the winning goal for Brighton by tucking the ball past Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez after controlling a difficult ball on his chest and Lamptey was full of praise for him.
“It was a fantastic goal, we know what qualities he has a player and he is a great person as well so yeah we are really happy to have him” Lamptey said of Mitoma.
Like Mitoma, Lamptey attracted transfer interest in the recently closed January transfer window; Lamptey was reportedly on Ajax Amsterdam’s transfer radar. (Click highlighted text to read full story)
