Coppola: I can't wait to play in the Premier League

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New defender arrives on the back of making his Italy debut.

2025-07-10T11:00+01:00

Diego Coppola with the Premier League badge on his sleeve, a competition he can't wait to play in. 📷 by Paul Hazlewood.

Diego Coppola can’t wait to have his first foray in the Premier League after his joined Albion from Hellas Verona.

The 21-year-old made 86 first team appearances for his boyhood club, with 81 of those coming in Serie A.

He is relishing the prospect of playing in England’s top tier, having grown up watching the Premier League.

“I can't wait to play the first matches in the Premier League, for a lot of Italian players the Premier League is like a dream.

“We have seen the Premier League on television since we were kids, so it’s like a dream come true for me.

“I think that the Premier League fits me well. But you know, I have never played against another Premier League team. I never played in the Premier League, so it's new thing for me, but I'm confident and I think I can do well.”

It’s been a busy summer for Diego, who made his Italy senior debut last month.

“June was a quite an interesting month. I had my first call up to the national team of Italy, I made my debut and after that I made my second appearance.

"Then I went to the U21 Euros, then I was signed by Brighton, so I’ve not had much of a rest, but it's okay. In this case, I'm okay to not have rest!

“I can't wait to start training and to meet everyone. I already met a few guys that we were having lunch with. I'm just very happy to be here.”