Published on 06.12.2023
The 44-year-old succeeded Graham Potter in September 2022 and he successfully steered the Seagulls to Europa League qualification for the first time in the club’s history last season, courtesy of a sixth-place finish in the Premier League.
Brighton currently sit eighth in the top-flight standings and have already qualified for the Europa League knockout rounds with one group game to spare.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of tonight’s Premier League clash at home against Brentford, De Zerbi said: “I feel very well in Brighton. I have a great relationship with the players, with the club, and with everybody who works in Brighton.
“Yes, we are speaking about the new contract, but at the moment it’s not done yet. I usually work to be happy and to enjoy and I feel very good in Brighton.”
“In the end, we have to analyze the target,” De Zerbi added. “If the targets are the same as the club’s, it is an honor for me to work in Brighton.
“I don’t try to reach the higher level, the most important for me is working seriously, working with a good team, good players. But, anyway, it is important for me to fix an important target.”
De Zerbi, who will see his current contract expire in June 2026, was recognized at Tuttosport’s Golden Boy Awards on Monday as the Best European Coach for 2023.
He is now focused fully on his 60th game in charge of Brighton against Brentford tonight.
In his previous 59, he has won 28, drawn 12 and lost 19 across all competitions, with his teams scoring 125 goals in the process.
