Report says Brighton sign Promise David on season-long loan with conditional obligation

Brighton & Hove Albion are said to have completed the signing of Promise David from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise on a season-long loan that includes a conditional obligation to buy. Details were first published by Ben Jacobs.

The report states the player, who is known by the nickname Tobi, was part of Jesse Marsch’s Canada squad at the recent World Cup. No fee or specific clauses have been disclosed.

According to the same reporting, the structure of the move would see Brighton take David for the 2026–27 campaign with a requirement to purchase activated by certain conditions. It is understood the story also references comments from Brighton’s sporting director Mike Cave.

While clubs commonly implement conditional obligations that hinge on appearance totals, performance markers or team outcomes, the exact triggers in this case are not specified in the reporting. There is no independent confirmation from the club cited at the time of writing.

If finalised as described, the deal would add another option to Brighton’s squad for the coming season, with the potential for a permanent transfer should the conditions be met.