Algeria defender Jaouen Hadjam was kept away from action in Switzerland as he waits to complete an anticipated transfer to Brighton.
The full-back is understood to be on his way to the Seagulls in a £10 million deal from Young Boys.
The 23-year-old was omitted from the starting lineup and remained an unused substitute as Young Boys secured a 4-2 victory over Vaduz in the league on Sunday.
His manager Gerardo Seoane had raised concerns earlier in the week about the player’s concentration levels when a potential transfer is imminent.
Hadjam spent 15 minutes signing autographs and taking pictures with supporters following the match.
While it is common for the former Paris FC academy player to engage with fans, on this occasion it was seen as a goodbye gesture.
Hadjam typically features as a left-back but is also capable of operating on the right side of defence.
He represented Nantes before moving to Young Boys, where he contributed to their 2023-24 Swiss championship triumph.
Hadjam, who has earned 21 caps for his country, had been a regular starter for Young Boys in recent matches.
Ferdi Kadioglu impressed at left-back for Brighton last season, collecting the club’s player of the year award, though he can also play on the right.
Maxim De Cuyper, a converted winger, also operates as a left-back, although his performances suggest he may be more effective further up the pitch in the Premier League so far.