Brighton are near finalising a deal to nominate 31-year-old St Pauli boss Fabian Hurzeler as their new head coach, in keeping with Sky in Germany.
There was progress in discussions over a compensation price for Hurzeler, who would change into the youngest everlasting supervisor in Premier League historical past.
Brighton are prepared to supply Hurzeler a three-year-deal to succeed Roberto De Zerbi after the Seagulls secured a piece allow for the German.
Hurzeler guided St Pauli to promotion to the Bundesliga after profitable final season’s Bundesliga 2 title.
Brighton have recognized Hurzeler following their data-led evaluation.
Sky Sports activities Information reported final week that former Seagulls boss Graham Potter wouldn’t be returning for a second spell as head coach regardless of talks between him and the membership.
The Englishman is now attention-grabbing Leicester with Potter on their shortlist to interchange Enzo Maresca, who left the newly-promoted Premier League facet to change into Chelsea boss.
Why Brighton wish to appoint 31-year-old Hurzeler
It’s in all probability not the primary time you might have seen his age talked about and it undoubtedly is not going to be the final. That’s to be anticipated contemplating the seven-year hole between Hurzeler and the next-youngest supervisor within the league, Ipswich’s Kieran McKenna.
Hurzeler had by no means been in control of a first-team facet till he took the St Pauli job in December 2022. With solely 18 months of administration underneath his belt, he could seem like a fledgling within the recreation, however his teaching exploits started in his early 20s earlier than his retirement at 23.
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‘One of many hottest German coaches’
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Brighton have focused Hurzeler after the 31-year-old guided St Pauli to Bundesliga promotion
Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg:
“Hurzeler was a former professional footballer and only started his managerial career a few years ago. I would say he’s one of the hottest coaches in German football. Many German clubs are interested in him as well.
“On their method to promotion, St Pauli performed sensational soccer. Hurzeler is an effective character and a superb man. He is a bit like Julian Nagelsmann – they’re each very trendy, very assured, very courageous. Hurzeler likes to assault, he desires to have the ball. He is not a defensive coach.
“I can understand why Brighton have kept an eye on Hurzeler and I think they’ve got a good chance to sign him. Hurzeler is very ambitious and for sure, 31 years of age is very young, but he has nothing to lose.
“He has an incredible reference to the gamers, he is a number one determine regardless of his age, and he was completely accepted across the membership with the followers.
“For Hurzeler, he has to ask himself if it’s the right step for him right now, but from the way he manages the team and the way he wants to play football, he could be the perfect solution and a very brave solution for Brighton at this stage.”
