Roberto De Zerbi’s appointment as Brighton’s new head coach brings excitement to the club, particularly with his reputation for an attractive style of football. His successful stints at Saclolo and Shekhter Donetsk have garnered praise, making him a standout choice for the Seagulls.
Brighton’s owner, Tony Bloom, expressed his enthusiasm for De Zerbi’s tactical approach, which aligns well with the existing squad. Technical director David Weir highlighted De Zerbi’s achievements in Italy and Ukraine, underscoring the club’s confidence in his abilities.
Despite the challenges of work permits for De Zerbi and his coaching staff, Brighton remains optimistic about their integration ahead of key fixtures, including a match against Liverpool.
Paul Barber, Brighton’s deputy chairman and chief executive, emphasized De Zerbi as the club’s top choice, reflecting meticulous succession planning and a belief in his cultural and technical fit for the team.
The decision to delay De Zerbi’s media introduction out of respect for the Queen adds a thoughtful touch to the announcement. Overall, Brighton anticipates continued progress under De Zerbi’s leadership, building upon the team’s positive momentum.The 43-year-old Italian was most recently in charge at Shakhtar Donetsk but left the club in July because of the ongoing war in Ukraine. He has signed a four-year contract with the Seagulls, subject to a work permit, and was announced on Sunday evening as the successor to Potter, who departed for Chelsea earlier this month. De Zerbi earned rave reviews for his style of football during a three-year tenure at Sassuolo, leading them to two eighth-place finishes in Serie A, and he won last year’s Ukrainian Super Cup with Shakhtar. Brighton owner Tony Bloom said: “I am absolutely thrilled. Roberto’s teams play an exciting and courageous brand of football, and I am confident his style and tactical approach will suit our existing squad superbly.”
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