Official: Milan-linked De Zerbi confirms Brighton exit - “I am very sad"
Brighton & Hove Albion have confirmed that head coach Roberto De Zerbi will leave the club after their final game of the season.
sempremilan.comRoberto De Zerbi left Brighton by mutual consent at the end of the 2023-24 season because the club and he could not align on future ambitions and backing to push the project forward. He has said his vision for improving the team and the club’s direction departed from what Brighton could realistically provide, which led to the decision to part ways, even though it was a difficult choice for him. He subsequently took the Marseille job, continuing to pursue his project on a new path .
Key points:
- Departure was by mutual consent after a season of European qualification and high expectations.
- De Zerbi emphasized a gap between his personal vision and the club’s ability to back it further.
- He cited motivation and purpose as factors, noting the need to pursue a path that matched his ideas and values .
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