Roberto De Zerbi Appointed Men’s Head Coach

Roberto De Zerbi has been appointed as the club’s new men’s head coach on a long-term contract. The deal is subject to a work permit before it becomes effective.

Club reaction and immediate aims

The club said De Zerbi arrived because he shares its long-term ambitions. Immediate focus will be improving the Premier League position for the remainder of the season.

Sporting Director Johan Lange called De Zerbi the club’s top target. Lange praised his creativity and experience at the highest levels of the game.

Coach profile and background

De Zerbi was born in Brescia and made close to 300 appearances as a player. His playing career spanned roughly 15 years before he moved into coaching in Italy.

Sassuolo and tactical reputation

In June 2018 he took charge at Serie A side Sassuolo. He became known for an attack-minded, possession-based style of play.

Success with Shakhtar Donetsk

He was appointed at Shakhtar Donetsk in May 2021. There he guided the team into the UEFA Champions League group stage and won the Ukrainian Super Cup.

Brighton breakthrough

De Zerbi moved to Brighton & Hove Albion in September 2022. He delivered the club’s best ever Premier League finish and secured European qualification for the first time.

Most recent post at Marseille

His latest job was at Marseille. Under his leadership the team finished runners-up in Ligue 1 in 2024/25 and qualified for the UEFA Champions League.

Expectations and next steps

The coach said he will work to build a team that plays attractive football. He signed a long-term contract to help deliver the club’s ambitions.

Training sessions will begin once formalities are complete. Supporters can expect an emphasis on attacking, possession-led football.

Summary timeline

This report is published by Filmogaz.com. Further updates will follow as the appointment is finalized.