Fabian Hürzeler makes history as Brighton confirm managerial appointment | OneFootball

Brighton have confirmed the appointment of Fabian Hürzeler as their new manager, taking the reins from Roberto de Zerbi.

The Seagulls announced that De Zerbi would be departing the club ahead of their final game of the season, which they lost 2-0 to Manchester United.

And while they were expected to name another left-field option to replace the Italian, few could have predicted former St. Pauli boss Hürzeler.

“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 eighteen months," explained Brighton chairman Tony Bloom.

“He has a style of play that aligns with how we want a Brighton & 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.”

The American, who helped St Pauli return to the Bundesliga last season, has signed a contract with the AMEX outfit until 2027.

He becomes the youngest permanent manager in Premier League history at just 31 years old, overtaking Chris Coleman, who took charge of Swansea age 32.