Brighton Head Coach Fabian Hurzeler Secures New Three-Year Deal in 2026

Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler signs a new three-year deal with the club, extending his tenure.

Hurzeler Praises Brighton and New Deal Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler has expressed his delight at signing a new three-year deal with the club. The 33-year-old German, who took over at the Seagulls in June 2024, still had 12 months to run on his previous contract. Hurzeler stated, 'I absolutely love working for this club and living in the city and I am delighted to have agreed a new contract.' He also emphasized that having a long-term commitment from the club is an honor, which only reinforces his desire to succeed in delivering on their shared long-term vision. ## Club Chairman Tony Bloom Commends Hurzeler's Leadership Brighton chairman Tony Bloom praised Hurzeler's 'principles and approach' which align with the club's values. The new deal 'reflects our commitment to a shared long-term vision,' Bloom said. He added that since Hurzeler's appointment, the team has continued the progress made in recent seasons with consistent on-pitch performances, and he has developed a clear playing identity. The team has shown resilience, intensity, and control during his time as head coach. ## Hurzeler's Background and Achievements Hurzeler became the youngest ever full-time manager of a Premier League team when he replaced current Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi, who left Brighton at the end of the 2023-24 season. The club's only campaign in continental competition was in the 2023-24 Europa League after De Zerbi led them to a sixth-placed top-flight finish. Hurzeler now has the chance to match that feat, with his side just two points behind Bournemouth in that position. There is also an outside chance that finishing sixth could result in a Champions League spot for next season. ## Hurzeler's Career Path and Future Ambitions Hurzeler came through the youth ranks at Bayern Munich but cut short his professional playing career at 23 to go into lower-level coaching. He later became assistant coach at St Pauli in 2020 and took charge of the team in December 2022, before leading them to the Bundesliga 2 title in 2024. Hurzeler stated, '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.'