Official
“Brighton & Hove Albion can confirm that the manager Roberto De Zerbi he will leave the club after the last match of the Premier League season, scheduled for tomorrow against Manchester United at the American Express Stadium.” Thus begins the statement from the Seagullswhich surprisingly announces the departure of the Italian coach.
“De Zerbi, who joined Brighton in September 2022 following Graham Potter’s departure for Chelsea, guided the team to their best top-flight finish in 2022/23 and took the club to the round of 16 of the UEFA Europa League this season The chairman, Tony Bloom, said: ‘Roberto gave us two excellent seasons, in which he took the club to new heights, not least our first European season which will live long in the memory of Albion fans mutually agreed to terminate Roberto’s contract at a mutually convenient time, allowing us the opportunity to plan for next season and giving Roberto ample time to consider his next move and his future.
“I’m sure our fans will give Roberto and his staff a wonderful and well-deserved send-off at the Amex before, during and after tomorrow’s match. In the meantime I would like to thank Roberto and his staff for all their hard work over the last two seasons. They leave our club on good terms and with our best wishes for the future.”
Roberto de Zerbi said: “I am very sad to leave Brighton, but I am very proud of what my players and staff have achieved with the support of everyone at the club and our fantastic fans over the last two historic seasons. We have agreed to end my time at Brighton so that I and the club can continue to work in the way that best suits each of us, following our ideas and visions, as well as our work and our human values. I have spent two intense and inspiring years working in the Premier League, competing in four major competitions this season. Leaving now gives me time to take a break before deciding on my future plans.”
Andrea Maldera, Ricard Segarra, Marcattilio Marcattilii, Vincenzo Teresa, Agostino Tibaudi, Marcello Quinto and Enrico Venturelli will also leave after tomorrow’s final Premier League match.