Roberto De Zerbi

Roberto De Zerbi has been out of work since leaving Shakhtar Donetsk in July; he previously managed Sassuolo in Italy; De Zerbi replaces Graham Potter who ...

He will also be able to meet and work with the players who are not featuring for their countries. Chairman Tony Bloom said: "I am absolutely thrilled Roberto has agreed to become our new head coach. He had previously spent three years in charge of Serie A side Sassuolo before leaving for Shakhtar.

Brighton have appointed former Sassuolo and Shakhtar Donetsk manager Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach after Graham Potter's recent exit to Chelsea.

[Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) following a bright start to the season which has seen them win four of their six matches. With a two-week international break now scheduled, De Zerbi's first game in charge of Brighton will come against [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) at Anfield on October 1. De Zerbi will be officially unveiled as Brighton's new manager on Tuesday afternoon, with the club delaying the press conference as a mark of respect to the Queen, whose state funeral is at Westminster Abbey on Monday morning. [Bournemouth](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/afc-bournemouth) and [Crystal Palace](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/crystal-palace-fc) postponed following the death of the Queen. He made his name during three years at Italian side Sassuolo and has been out of work since July, having left Shakhtar Donetsk in July due to the war in They thrashed [Leicester](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/leicester-city-fc) 5-2 in their last game, with their only league defeat this season coming against [Fulham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fulham-fc) on August 30. [Comment below](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-brighton-roberto-de-zerbi-28022246#comments-section). [Brighton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brighton-and-hove-albion-fc) chairman Tony Bloom said. [Ukraine](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ukraine) after winning the Ukrainian Super Cup. [Brighton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brighton-and-hove-albion-fc) have appointed [Roberto De Zerbi](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/roberto-de-zerbi) as their new head coach to replace [Graham Potter](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/graham-potter), who left to join [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) recently. [jumped ship to Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-potter-chelsea-manager-confirmed-27935345) earlier this month following the Blues' shock decision to sack Thomas Tuchel.

The 43-year-old former Sassuolo and Shakhtar Donetsk boss agreed final contractual terms late on Sunday afternoon.

Bloom said: “I am absolutely thrilled Roberto has agreed to become our new head coach. “We feel Roberto is the ideal cultural and technical fit for Brighton & Hove Albion, and the right person to continue the club’s progress and work with this “We are delighted to welcome Roberto and we look forward to introducing him to our squad as well as providing all the support he needs to introduce his coaching philosophy and help the players continue their brilliant start to the season.”

Brighton have appointed Italian Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach on a four-year contract following the departure of Graham Potter.

[Sassuolo](/soccer/team?id=3997), guiding them to eighth place in the 2020-21 season. "I am absolutely thrilled Roberto has agreed to become our new head coach. [Brighton](/soccer/team?id=331) have appointed Italian Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach on a four-year contract following the [departure of Graham Potter](/soccer/chelsea-engchelsea/story/4741541/chelsea-hire-graham-potter-from-brighton-as-thomas-tuchel-replacement), the Premier League club announced on Sunday.

Brighton are fourth in the table with a game in hand and now have a new manager at the held after the quick departure of Graham Potter to Chelsea. Italian 43- ...

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The 43-year-old Italian was most recently in charge at Shakhtar Donetsk.

“We feel Roberto is the ideal cultural and technical fit for Brighton & Hove Albion, and the right person to continue the club’s progress and work with this outstanding group of players.” “We are delighted to welcome Roberto and we look forward to introducing him to our squad as well as providing all the support he needs to introduce his coaching philosophy and help the players continue their brilliant start to the season.” Brighton owner Tony Bloom said: “I am absolutely thrilled.

Brighton have confirmed the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach. De Zerbi replaces Graham Potter , who was recently appointed as Chelsea ...

Brighton confirm appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as head coach with the Italian succeeding Graham Potter, after he left to take over at Chelsea Chairman Tony Bloom said: 'I am absolutely thrilled Roberto has agreed to become our new head coach. to the seaside!