Brighton have appointed Fabian Hurzeler as their new head coach.
Hurzeler, 31, has agreed a three-year-contract with the south coast membership and turns into the youngest everlasting supervisor in Premier League historical past after succeeding Roberto De Zerbi.
As Sky Sports activities Information has reported, Hurzeler turned a number one candidate for the job following their data-led evaluation and Brighton contacted St Pauli final Saturday to open negotiations relating to a compensation determine.
He guided St Pauli to promotion to the Bundesliga after successful final season’s Bundesliga 2 title.
Hurzeler stated: “I’m completely thrilled to be the brand new head coach of Brighton & Hove Albion.
“After talking to Tony [Bloom], Paul [Barber] and David [Weir], it was clear that they’re extremely formidable. The membership has a novel historical past and daring imaginative and prescient for the long run, so I’m really excited to be a part of the challenge.
“The club has made incredible progress over the last few seasons and the aim is to continue building on that success. I am relishing the opportunity to coach in the Premier League, and I can’t wait to meet the players, staff and, of course, the fans.”
Hurzeler guided St Pauli to promotion to the Bundesliga after successful final season’s Bundesliga 2 title
Brighton chairman Bloom stated, “From the start of the process to appoint our new head coach, Fabian was always a standout candidate and one who had caught our attention with his exceptional work at St Pauli over the past 18 months.
“He has a mode of play that aligns with how we wish a Brighton & Hove Albion group to play, and I am assured it’s one our supporters will respect and revel in.
“Fabian also has an excellent coaching pedigree and has worked with the German federation at various age group levels. We are really excited to start working with Fabian to prepare for the upcoming season.”
He has already proven in a comparatively quick area of time as a head coach that he is likely one of the most progressive coaches working in soccer, and we’re wanting ahead to preparing for subsequent season.
Sky Sports activities Information reported that former Seagulls boss Graham Potter wouldn’t be returning for a second spell as head coach regardless of talks between him and the membership.
The Englishman is now fascinating Leicester with Potter on their shortlist to interchange Enzo Maresca, who left the newly-promoted facet to change into Chelsea boss.
Hurzeler will likely be introduced to the media at a information convention on July 2.
Why Brighton have appointed Hurzeler
It’s most likely not the primary time you could have seen his age talked about and it undoubtedly is not going to be the final. That’s to be anticipated contemplating the seven-year hole between Hurzeler and the next-youngest supervisor within the league, Ipswich’s Kieran McKenna.
Hurzeler had by no means been accountable for a first-team facet till he took the St Pauli job in December 2022. With solely 18 months of administration underneath his belt, he could seem like a fledgling within the sport, however his teaching exploits started in his early 20s earlier than his retirement at 23.
Learn William Bitibiri’s characteristic on Brighton’s new boss right here.
‘One of many hottest German coaches’
Hurzeler is lifted into the air by St Pauli followers after securing promotion
Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg:
“Hurzeler was a former professional footballer and only started his managerial career a few years ago. I would say he’s one of the hottest coaches in German football. Many German clubs are interested in him as well.
“On their option to promotion, St Pauli performed sensational soccer. Hurzeler is an efficient character and man. He is a bit like Julian Nagelsmann – they’re each very trendy, very assured, very courageous. Hurzeler likes to assault, he needs to have the ball. He is not a defensive coach.
“I can understand why Brighton have kept an eye on Hurzeler. He is very ambitious and for sure, 31 years of age is very young, but he has nothing to lose.
“He has an incredible reference to the gamers, he is a number one determine regardless of his age, and he was completely accepted across the membership with the followers.
“For Hurzeler, he has to ask himself if it’s the right step for him right now, but from the way he manages the team and the way he wants to play football, he could be the perfect solution and a very brave solution for Brighton at this stage.”
