44-Year-Old Roberto De Zerbi to Leave Brighton and Hove Albion

Club Confirms De Zerbi's Departure After Season's Final Game

De Zerbi Celebrates A Year At The Club

Roberto De Zerbi's tenure as head coach of Brighton and Hove Albion will come to an end after Sunday's final Premier League game of the season, the club has confirmed. The 44-year-old Italian joined the Seagulls on a four-year deal in 2022, arriving from Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk.

De Zerbi's impact at Brighton has been significant, with the club enjoying a fine season under his leadership. When he took charge on September 18, 2022, the Seagulls sat fourth in the table. They have since maintained their position in the top half of the standings, currently occupying ninth place with one game remaining.

As De Zerbi celebrates his one-year anniversary at Brighton, his impact on the club has been undeniable. He has instilled a high-intensity, attacking style of play that has been both pleasing to the eye and effective on the pitch. Brighton have scored 42 goals in the Premier League this season, the eighth-highest total in the division, and have also reached the last 16 of the Carabao Cup.

De Zerbi's departure is a blow to Brighton but also a testament to his success at the club. He has transformed the Seagulls into a competitive force in the Premier League and will surely be a sought-after manager in the summer transfer window. Brighton will now begin the search for a new head coach to lead them into the next chapter of their history.