According to reports, a manager who has been linked with Chelsea has confirmed his departure from the club.
Brighton confirms departure of Chelsea-bound manager Roberto De Zerbi
Brighton has confirmed that Roberto De Zerbi, who was initially linked with Chelsea, will depart from the club at the end of the season. His final match in charge will be against Manchester United on Sunday.
Roberto De Zerbi’s impact at Brighton
De Zerbi took over Brighton in September 2022, succeeding Graham Potter, who moved to Chelsea. Under his guidance, Brighton achieved their highest-ever sixth-place finish.
Additionally, he led the team to the last 16 of the Europa League this season, marking their debut in continental competition.
De Zerbi’s linked to Bayern Munich
Speculation surrounding his future has been ongoing for months, with De Zerbi being considered a potential candidate for the Bayern Munich managerial position.
”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.’
According to Daily Mail, Tony Bloom, Brighton’s chairman, said: ”Roberto has given us two excellent seasons of service in which he has led the club to new heights, not least our first ever European campaign which will live long in the memory of Albion fans.
”We have mutually agreed to end Roberto’s contract at a time that suits both parties allowing us the earliest opportunity to plan for next season, and Roberto plenty of time to consider his next move and his future.
”I am sure our fans will give Roberto and his staff a wonderful and fully deserved send off at the Amex before, during and after tomorrow’s match.
”In the meantime, I’d like to thank Roberto and his staff for all their hard work in the past two seasons. They all leave our club on good terms and with our very best wishes for the future.”
