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“I read it” – Player responds after Brighton star urged Seagulls to sign him

AIK Fotboll’s Taha Ayari isn’t closing the door on a move to Brighton & Hove Albion, after Seagulls star Yasin Ayari encouraged the Premier League side to sign him. The Ayari brothers graduated from the Swedish club’s academy. The 23-year-old…

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 9:09 AM
“I read it” – Player responds after Brighton star urged Seagulls to sign him
Key Things to Know
  • AIK winger Taha Ayari laughed off his brother Yasin Ayari's suggestion that Brighton should sign him.
  • Yasin Ayari previously named his brother when asked which Allsvenskan player Brighton should target.
  • Taha expressed hope that the two brothers could play together professionally at some point in the future.
The Story in 60 Seconds

AIK Fotboll winger Taha Ayari has reacted to comments made by his brother, Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Yasin Ayari, who suggested the Premier League club should sign him. Speaking to Expressen, the 21-year-old explained that he found the remarks humorous and had read about them like anyone else, while noting that reuniting on the pitch would be great for both them and their family.

Yasin Ayari joined Brighton in January 2023 and has become a regular under manager Fabian Hürzeler, making 85 appearances for the club. Meanwhile, Taha Ayari recently returned from a two-month injury absence with AIK and has recorded two goals and two assists in 13 matches this year.

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