LONDON, June 15 (Xinhua) -- Brighton have appointed Fabian Hurzeler as their new head coach, making the 31-year-old the youngest permanent coach in the history of the Premier League.
Hurzeler replaced Roberto De Zerbi after guiding Hamburg-based St Pauli back to the Bundesliga last season as Bundesliga 2 winners.
"I am absolutely thrilled to be the new head coach of Brighton & Hove Albion," said Hurzeler, adding that the club had a "bold vision for the future," and that he was "truly excited to be part of the project."
"The club has made incredible progress over the last few seasons and the aim is to continue building on that success. I am relishing the opportunity to coach in the Premier League, and I can't wait to meet the players, staff and, of course, the fans," he added.
Brighton chairman Tony Bloom said the American was "always a standout candidate and one who had caught our attention with his exceptional work at St Pauli over the past 18 months."
"He has a style of play that aligns with how we want a Brighton & Hove Albion team to play, and I'm confident it is one our supporters will appreciate and enjoy," added Bloom. ■
