Many claim that today’s football has lost its soul, and that’s not far from the truth. It seems that the most important secondary thing in the world has completely turned into a business in which money rules. However, from time to time, examples that restore faith in this sport appear.In the past few years, Brighton have established themselves as a selling club. After all, their former players are now key figures at Premier League giants: Ben White and Leandro Trossard at Arsenal, Alexis Mac Allister at Liverpool, Dan Burn at Newcastle…Chelsea-Brighton bond – Joao Pedro has joined the BluesStill, most ex-Seagulls flew to Chelsea – Robert Sanchez, Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo. The list was extended just yesterday when Joao Pedro joined the Blues.Hence, it’s a bit odd that the aforementioned example comes from Brighton, as there’s a player who’s different from the others. A player whose deal with the club expired in two years, and on whose door the Saudi Al-Nassr and the giant Bayern Munich knocked with lavish offers.And what did he do? He informed the Seagulls’ management that he wanted to extend the deal with them. His name is Kaoru Mitoma.🚨 Kaoru Mitoma has told Brighton he wants to stay at the club and sign a new deal despite being linked with Bayern Munich. (Source: Sky Sports) pic.twitter.com/zxMvbYSxER— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 3, 2025 Yes, he could have got a much higher wage and the club could have earned at least €50 million, but why would he change anything? He’s happy at Amex Stadium, and they are happy with him. The manager Fabian Hurzeler’s statement shows it.”We try to keep our best players. Mitoma played a great last season but it’s only because we as a club worked together. Then you can shine as individuals. I’m really looking forward to seeing him back. We look forward to continue working with him, to try to improve him because I still think his limit is not reached yet,” the German said via Sky Sports.In a world where money talks, Mitoma is an exception, but also an example. And if today’s football had more players like the 28-year-old, it would have been much better. That’s for sure.##NAJAVA_MECA_9000742##
