Brighton & Hove Albion has made a historic move by appointing 31-year-old Fabian Hürzeler as their new manager, making him the youngest permanent manager in Premier League history. Hürzeler, an American-born German coach, joins Brighton after a successful stint with FC St. Pauli, where he led the team to promotion to the Bundesliga. His innovative coaching style and success at St. Pauli have been widely praised, with Brighton’s chairman Tony Bloom and CEO Paul Barber expressing confidence in his ability to align with the club’s vision and playing style.Hürzeler’s appointment follows the departure of Roberto De Zerbi, whom he has cited as an inspiration for his coaching philosophy. He has signed a contract with Brighton until 2027 and will be officially presented on July 2. The transfer fee is reported to be around €6 million, with additional payments tied to success bonuses and future transfer profits. Despite his youth, Hürzeler has a strong coaching background, including work with the German federation’s youth teams and a player-coach role at FC Pipinsried. He is set to start work immediately once his work permit is processed, with Brighton fans eagerly anticipating the new season under his leadership.
Key points
- Fabian Hürzeler becomes the youngest manager in Premier League history at 31, taking charge of Brighton & Hove Albion.
- Hürzeler is recognized for leading FC St.
- He will succeed Roberto De Zerbi, with a contract until 2027 and an official introduction on July 2.
- Brighton’s leadership expresses strong support for Hürzeler’s appointment, citing alignment with the club’s vision.
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