Brighton are confident of closing a deal to make Roberto De Zerbi their manager after talks with the former Shakhtar Donetsk head coach accelerated.
The 43-year-old has also managed a number of Italian clubs, most recently Sassuolo, whom he led to eighth-place finishes in Serie A in 2020 and 2021. De Zerbi joined Shakhtar in May 2021 and won the Ukrainian Super Cup before leaving 14 months later as a result of Russia’s invasion. Barber, who is also deputy chairman, added: “We looked at a range of excellent candidates but Roberto was our number one choice from the start and the only person we spoke to.
Brighton have appointed Italian Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach on a four-year contract following the departure of Graham Potter.
[Sassuolo](/soccer/team?id=3997), guiding them to eighth place in the 2020-21 season. "I am absolutely thrilled Roberto has agreed to become our new head coach. [Brighton](/soccer/team?id=331) have appointed Italian Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach on a four-year contract following the [departure of Graham Potter](/soccer/chelsea-engchelsea/story/4741541/chelsea-hire-graham-potter-from-brighton-as-thomas-tuchel-replacement), the Premier League club announced on Sunday.
Brighton have confirmed the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach. De Zerbi replaces Graham Potter , who was recently appointed as Chelsea ...
Brighton confirm appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as head coach with the Italian succeeding Graham Potter, after he left to take over at Chelsea Chairman Tony Bloom said: 'I am absolutely thrilled Roberto has agreed to become our new head coach. to the seaside!
Brighton & Hove Albion appointed Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach on a four-year contract following the departure of Graham Potter to Chelsea.
London, Sept 19 — Brighton appointed Roberto De Zerbi as the club's new manager on Sunday, with the Italian handed a four-year contract.
Subject to the approval of a work permit, De Zerbi and his coaching staff will take charge for the first time when Brighton visit Liverpool on October 1. “We feel Roberto is the ideal cultural and technical fit for Brighton and Hove Albion, and the right person to continue the club’s progress and work with this outstanding group of players.” De Zerbi made his name during three years in charge of Sassuolo, where he married an attractive style of football with finishing eighth in Serie A two seasons in a row in 2020 and 2021.
(Reuters) -Brighton & Hove Albion have appointed former Sassuolo boss Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach on a four-year contract following the ...
A former Napoli midfielder, De Zerbi led Shakhtar to the Ukrainian Super Cup last year before his time at the club was cut short following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. De Zerbi takes over from Potter, who left for Chelsea earlier this month after three highly successful seasons in charge. "I am absolutely thrilled Roberto has agreed to become our new head coach.