Danny Welbeck Triggers Option to Extend Brighton Stay to 2027

A late-career scoring surge has elevated the 35-year-old to Brighton’s leading scorer.

Overview

The 35-year-old has activated a 12-month clause in his 2024 contract, keeping him at Brighton through June 2027.
He leads the team this season with 11 goals in 30 appearances, including recent strikes against Brentford and a winner over Nottingham Forest.
Welbeck has recorded double-digit Premier League goals for a second straight campaign, joining Glenn Murray as the only Brighton players to achieve that feat.
Manager Fabian Hurzeler had pushed for Welbeck to remain, and the extension ends uncertainty over the forward’s short-term future.
His form has prompted talk of an England recall before the 2026 World Cup, with Thomas Tuchel previously saying he had considered him behind Harry Kane.