Brighton Coach Fabien Hurzeler Signs Two-Year Contract Extension
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Brighton coach Fabien Hurzeler agreed a new deal running through the 2028‑29 campaign
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The 33‑year‑old, linked with Bayer Leverkusen, has guided Brighton into European contention
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His previous contract was due to expire after next season
Brighton coach Fabian Hurzeler has signed a two-year contract extension through the 2028-29 season, the Premier League club said Thursday.
The 33-year-old Hurzeler, who reportedly was drawing interest from Bayer Leverkusen, has led Brighton into contention for a European spot. The Seagulls are in eighth place ahead of Saturday’s game against Wolverhampton.
“This season, he has built on the foundations laid during his first season in which he led us to an impressive eighth place,” chairman Tony Bloom said in the team’s announcement. “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.