Brighton confirm three-year extension for manager Fabian Hurzeler

Fabian Hurzeler took charge of the club in 2024 after a successful spell with St Pauli
Fabian Hurzeler took charge of the club in 2024 after a successful spell with St PauliReuters / Scott Heppell

Brighton have confirmed that manager Fabian Hurzeler has put pen to paper on a contract extension with the Premier League club.

Hurzeler, 33, the youngest manager in the Premier League, has Brighton fighting for a potential place in next season’s Champions League.

The South Coast club have now confirmed that Hurzeler has signed a new deal, keeping him at the Amex Stadium until the summer of 2029.

“I absolutely love working for this club and living in the city, and I am delighted to have agreed a new contract,” Hurzeler told the club’s in-house media team.

“To have this long-term commitment from the club is an honour, and one which only reinforces my desire to succeed in delivering on our shared long-term vision.

“From the beginning, our focus has always been on forging an identity, developing the team, challenging the establishment and pushing our standards every day. 

“I’m proud of what we have done so far, and even more excited about what is still to come.”

Chairman Tony Bloom added: “Since his appointment, Fabian has continued the progress the club has made in recent seasons with consistent on-pitch performances, and he has developed a clear playing identity.

“This season, he has built on the foundations laid during his first season, in which he led us to an impressive eighth place. During his time as head coach, the team has shown resilience, intensity and control. With three games to play, we are pushing for a strong finish.

“Fabian’s principles and approach align with our values as a club, and we’re delighted to have agreed this new extended contract; it reflects our commitment to a shared long-term vision.”

Hurzeler took charge of the Seagulls from St Pauli in the summer of 2024, taking them to an eighth-placed finish. He can improve on that with three games to go this season, with European football looking likely.

They take on Wolves this weekend, followed by Leeds and Manchester United in their final two games.

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