New Brighton and Hove Albion head coach Roberto De Zerbi acquired a seal of approval for selecting Albion from Manchester Metropolis boss Pep Guardiola.
The 43-year-old Italian insisted he picked Brighton over a number of different managerial alternatives, and declared himself excited to succeed Graham Potter with the Seagulls.
Brighton deputy chairman Paul Barber branded De Zerbi a “pure match” to take the membership ahead, after Potter left for Chelsea.
Barber and proprietor Tony Bloom insisted De Zerbi was on a shortlist of 1 to take the helm, with each membership and new coach believing their qualities and imaginative and prescient align.
“Brighton strongly needed me as a coach, and their type of play is similar to my thought of soccer,” mentioned De Zerbi.
“We met one another straight after we had began to speak. After all, different groups had been serious about me however I’m delighted to be right here.
“I believe we’re on the identical wavelength and I’m positive we are able to do it effectively. I spoke to Pep (Guardiola) on Sunday night, sure. He’s very glad that I’m on board right here.
“He instructed me superb issues in regards to the membership. And he instructed me that if I want he will probably be very glad to assist me – however after all not within the match we’re enjoying towards them!”
