Brighton and Hove Albion have confirmed that Roberto De Zerbi will be leaving the club at the end of this season.
The club announced Roberto De Zerbi’s departure on its official website on Saturday, May 18, 2024. According to reports from the club, his last game will be against Manchester United at the Amex Stadium on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
When did Roberto De Zerbi join Brighton?
De Zerbi joined Brighton in September 2022, following the departure of Graham Potter to Chelsea. He oversaw the club to its highest top-flight finish in 2022/23 and led them to the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League earlier this season (2023/24).
What did De Zerbi say?
He expressed his appreciation on the club’s website, thanking them for the love and support they showed him during his time with them.
“I am very sad to be leaving Brighton, but I am very proud of what my players and staff have achieved with the support of everyone at the club and our amazing fans in the past two historical seasons. We have agreed to end my time at Brighton so that the club and I can continue to work in the way that suits each of us best, following our own ideas and visions, as well as our work and human values. I have really enjoyed an intense and challenging two years working in the Premier League, not least competing in four major competitions this season. Leaving now provides me with time to take a break before deciding on my future plans.”
What does the future hold for Roberto De Zerbi?
There are multiple reports that De Zerbi could be on his way to Bayern Munich following the breakdown of a deal between the Bavarians and Thomas Tuchel.
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