Brighton announce Fabian Hurzeler as new boss on three-year deal to create Premier League history
Fabian Hurzeler He has finally been confirmed as Brighton's new coach, replacing Roberto De Zerbi.
The 31-year-old has become the youngest manager in Premier League history and arrives having guided Saint Pauli Last season they were promoted to the Bundesliga.
talkSPORT reported how the American-born German coach had been identified as the Seagulls player. top goalwho had had conversations with Graham Potter about a return to Amex Stadium.
After earning rave reviews in Germany, Hurzeler will be eager to go to work on the south coast, which he will do as soon as his work permit is processed.
Speaking after signing a three-year contract, he told the club's website: “I am absolutely thrilled to be the new manager of the Brighton and Hove Albion.
“After speaking to Tony, Paul and David, it was clear that they are very ambitious.
“The club has a unique history and a bold vision for the future, so I am really excited to be part of the project.
“The club has made incredible progress in recent seasons and the aim is to continue building on that success.
“I'm enjoying the opportunity to coach in the Premier League and can't wait to meet the players, staff and of course the fans.”
Brighton chairman Tony Bloom added: “From the start of the process to appoint our new head coach, Fabian was always a standout candidate and one who caught our attention with his exceptional work at St Pauli over the last eighteen months.
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“He has a style of play that aligns with how we want a Brighton & Hove Albion team to play, and I am sure our supporters will appreciate and enjoy it.
“Fabián also has an excellent coaching record and has worked with the German federation at various age group levels.
“We are very excited to start working with Fabián to prepare for next season.”
Meanwhile, technical director David Weir commented: “We will work closely with Fabián to help him adapt and get to know the club, the staff and the area.
“Fabián already has excellent knowledge of our team and players, and we will work to strengthen an already very strong team during the transfer window.
“We will confirm all of Fabian's immediate staff in due course, although Andrew Crofts and Jack Stern will be part of that coaching group, as first-team coach and goalkeeping coach respectively.”
Hurzeler will be officially introduced to the media at a press conference on July 2 at the American Express Elite Football Performance Center training facility in Brighton.
compared to Julian NagelsmannHurzeler previously worked as assistant manager of the German under-18 and under-20 teams.
After four years at German amateur side FC Pipinsried, Hurzeler became assistant at St Pauli in 2020, before taking over in December 2022 following the dismissal of Timo Schultz.
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He took charge of the club in danger of relegation to the German third division, before guiding them to fifth place after winning their first ten games.
And he capped an extraordinary 18 months leading St Pauli's return to the top flight after a 13-year absence after winning the Bundesliga. 2nd title in the 2023/24 campaign.
