Roberto De Zerbi

Brighton are confident of closing a deal to make Roberto De Zerbi their manager after talks with the former Shakhtar Donetsk head coach accelerated.

The 43-year-old has also managed a number of Italian clubs, most recently Sassuolo, whom he led to eighth-place finishes in Serie A in 2020 and 2021. De Zerbi joined Shakhtar in May 2021 and won the Ukrainian Super Cup before leaving 14 months later as a result of Russia’s invasion. Barber, who is also deputy chairman, added: “We looked at a range of excellent candidates but Roberto was our number one choice from the start and the only person we spoke to.

Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly closing in on appointing Roberto De Zerbi as their new manager to succeed Graham Potter.

It is understood that De Zerbi admires the attitude and mentality of the Brighton players and he has been keeping a close eye on the club's progress in recent years. [reported interest from](/football/juventus/news/juventus-to-rival-brighton-for-roberto-de-zerbi_494788.html) [Juventus](/football/juventus/), [journalist](/fwd/aHR0cHM6Ly90d2l0dGVyLmNvbS9GYWJyaXppb1JvbWFuby9zdGF0dXMvMTU3MTU0MjU2OTk4MDUxNDMwNA=/?fwd=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FFabrizioRomano%2Fstatus%2F1571542569980514304&sport=1&spName=Football&spArticle=x_Brighton_%E2%80%98set_to%20appoint%20R) [Fabrizio Romano](/people/fabrizio-romano/) claims that talks between the Seagulls and De Zerbi have progressed quickly over the "last few hours" and both parties are optimistic over reaching an agreement. [Brighton & Hove Albion](/football/brighton-and-hove-albion/) are reportedly close to reaching an agreement with [Roberto De Zerbi](/people/roberto-de-zerbi/) for him to become the club's new manager.

Roberto De Zerbi has been out of work since leaving Shakhtar Donetsk in July; he previously managed Sassuolo in Italy; De Zerbi replaces Graham Potter who ...

He will also be able to meet and work with the players who are not featuring for their countries. Chairman Tony Bloom said: "I am absolutely thrilled Roberto has agreed to become our new head coach. He had previously spent three years in charge of Serie A side Sassuolo before leaving for Shakhtar.

Brighton have appointed former Sassuolo and Shakhtar Donetsk manager Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach after Graham Potter's recent exit to Chelsea.

[Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) following a bright start to the season which has seen them win four of their six matches. With a two-week international break now scheduled, De Zerbi's first game in charge of Brighton will come against [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) at Anfield on October 1. De Zerbi will be officially unveiled as Brighton's new manager on Tuesday afternoon, with the club delaying the press conference as a mark of respect to the Queen, whose state funeral is at Westminster Abbey on Monday morning. [Bournemouth](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/afc-bournemouth) and [Crystal Palace](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/crystal-palace-fc) postponed following the death of the Queen. He made his name during three years at Italian side Sassuolo and has been out of work since July, having left Shakhtar Donetsk in July due to the war in They thrashed [Leicester](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/leicester-city-fc) 5-2 in their last game, with their only league defeat this season coming against [Fulham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fulham-fc) on August 30. [Comment below](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-brighton-roberto-de-zerbi-28022246#comments-section). [Brighton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brighton-and-hove-albion-fc) chairman Tony Bloom said. [Ukraine](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ukraine) after winning the Ukrainian Super Cup. [Brighton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brighton-and-hove-albion-fc) have appointed [Roberto De Zerbi](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/roberto-de-zerbi) as their new head coach to replace [Graham Potter](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/graham-potter), who left to join [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) recently. [jumped ship to Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-potter-chelsea-manager-confirmed-27935345) earlier this month following the Blues' shock decision to sack Thomas Tuchel.

Brighton have appointed Italian Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach on a four-year contract following the departure of Graham Potter.

[Sassuolo](/football/team?id=3997), guiding them to eighth place in the 2020-21 season. "I am absolutely thrilled Roberto has agreed to become our new head coach. [Brighton](/football/team?id=331) have appointed Italian Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach on a four-year contract following the [departure of Graham Potter](/football/chelsea-engchelsea/story/4741541/chelsea-hire-graham-potter-from-brighton-as-thomas-tuchel-replacement), the Premier League club announced on Sunday.

Brighton are fourth in the table with a game in hand and now have a new manager at the held after the quick departure of Graham Potter to Chelsea. Italian 43- ...

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Brighton & Hove Albion announce the appointment of former Shakhtar Donetsk and Sassuolo boss Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach.

De Zerbi gained Champions League experience during his brief spell in charge of Shakhtar and he won 20 of his 30 games as well as the Ukrainian Super Cup. "We are delighted to welcome Roberto and we look forward to introducing him to our squad as well as providing all the support he needs to introduce his coaching philosophy and help the players continue their brilliant start to the season." [Brighton & Hove Albion](/football/brighton-and-hove-albion/) have announced the appointment of [Roberto De Zerbi](/people/roberto-de-zerbi/) as their new head coach, subject to the granting of a work permit.

The 43-year-old Italian was most recently in charge at Shakhtar Donetsk.

“In his short spell with Shakhtar he enjoyed further success, leading the club to cup success and topping the Ukrainian league before the war brought an abrupt halt to his time there. Brighton owner Tony Bloom said: “I am absolutely thrilled. 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 Graham Potter, who departed for Chelsea earlier this month.

Chelsea's decision to sack Thomas Tuchel caught the footballing world off-guard. After delivering a Champions League trophy in 2021, and backing their manager ...

De Zerbi said: “Tuchel is a great coach but I would rather lose the Champions League Final with Guardiola on the bench than win it with another coach. The Seagulls clearly needed to get someone new in quickly, and they have finally found their man. Italian football will always have an element of defend and counter, because that's an aspect that is admired abroad and part of your culture. The club announced on Sunday that De Zerbi would be Potter's successor. [The latest Manchester City news](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) [Guardiola sends message to signing Gomez](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-city-sergio-gomez-guardiola-25027975) [All the latest United news and headlines](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) [Where the 15 players sold by Mourinho are now](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-transfer-news-mourinho-25044022) [McTominay walking disciplinary tightrope ahead of derby day](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-united-yellow-cards-ban-25043652) Chelsea's decision to sack Thomas Tuchel caught the footballing world off-guard.

The 43-year-old Italian was most recently in charge at Shakhtar Donetsk.

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Brighton have confirmed the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach. De Zerbi replaces Graham Potter , who was recently appointed as Chelsea ...

Brighton confirm appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as head coach with the Italian succeeding Graham Potter, after he left to take over at Chelsea Chairman Tony Bloom said: 'I am absolutely thrilled Roberto has agreed to become our new head coach. to the seaside!