Brighton announced Saturday they had appointed 31-year-old Fabian Hurzeler as their new head coach.
Fabian Hurzeler, in doing so, became the youngest full-time manager of an English Premier League club.
Hurzeler, who guided St Pauli to German football’s Bundesliga second division title last season, has signed a contract with the south coast club until 2027.
Speaking, Brighton chairman Tony Bloom said Hurzeler’s work in taking St Pauli to the German top flight made him a “standout candidate” to succeed Roberto De Zerbi, who left the Amex Stadium at the end of last season.
“From the start of the process to appoint our new head coach, Fabian was always a standout candidate and one who had caught our attention with his exceptional work at St Pauli over the past 18 months,” said Bloom in a club statement.
“He has a style of play that aligns with how we want a Brighton and Hove Albion team to play and I’m confident it is one our supporters will appreciate and enjoy.
“Fabian also has an excellent coaching pedigree and has worked with the German federation at various age group levels. We are really excited to start working with Fabian to prepare for the upcoming season.”
Meanwhile, Hurzeler will start his new job when he receives a work permit before Brighton’s squad where several players, including James Milner, 38, Danny Welbeck, 33, and Lewis Dunk, 32 are all older than him.
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