Defender, Adam Webster will leave Brighton & Hove Albion after seven years when his contract expires on 30 June 2026.
Webster joined the Seagulls from Bristol City in August 2019 and has gone on to score eight goals in 158 appearances, during which he helped the club achieve European qualification for the first time at end of 2022-23 season, of which they proceeded to reach the Last 16 in the following season’s Europa League.
The 31-year-old missed the whole 2025-26 season with a serious knee injury which has led Head Coach, Fabian Hurzeler to pay his public tribute to the defender directly.
“During the time we had together I will never forget what you did for us, especially last season in a tough period. You stepped up as a great leader. You stepped up as a great person. You really showed our principles on the pitch and beside the pitch.
“You have a great positivity in your character, and that always makes a team run, makes a team work hard and makes a team successful.
“Unfortunately in pre-season you had a tough moment with this big injury, but I know that you will come back stronger. Rehab feels lonely sometimes, but I want you to know that you should never feel lonely because you have so many people here in Brighton – in the team, players and staff – who will be there for you, who will support you even when you’re not here anymore.
“I want to wish you all the best for the future. Stay as you are. I always said to you that good things will come to good people, and you are a great person, so great things will come to you. All the best for your future. Stay strong, and we will see each other on the pitch.”