Roberto De Zerbi is ready to commit his future to Brighton and is prepared to sign a new deal amid Manchester United links.
According to Football Insider, Roberto De Zerbi could end speculation amid Manchester United links by signing a new deal with Brighton. The 44-year-old manager has impressed since taking over from Graham Potter, as the Red Devils considered him as a future option if they let go of Erik ten Hag.
Manchester United had turned a corner after a few wins in the bag, but things got worse in midweek. As Erik ten Hag was adamant his team had the minerals to shrug off their disastrous start to the campaign, their midweek Champions League performances put more pressure on the Dutchman.
While Manchester United have no intention of parting ways with Ten Hag currently, their stance could change with the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The British Billionaire is closing in on a 25% stake in the club, which allows him to take over the sporting operation, meaning he might decide the Dutchman’s fate.
The INEOS supremo plans on many drastic changes, including buying only British players over Foreigners. He might also take a hard look at Ten Hag’s prospects at the club, with suggestions rife about the club already looking for a viable replacement option.
Without dwelling too much into who those names are, one certainly is Roberto De Zerbi. The 44-year-old manager has already proved himself in the Premier League after helping Brighton reach new heights in a short span last season.
His work with the Seagulls helped propel them into a sixth-placed finish and subsequently qualify for the Europa League, their maiden European campaign in history. Despite some ups and downs this term, Brighton are entirely behind the Italians and wants him to lead them into a bright future.
Real Madrid have also considered De Zerbi in case Carlo Ancelotti departs, although there are many other options on their shortlist as well. As for the 44-year-old manager, Brighton would like him to remain at the club and could even offer him renewed terms that could surpass his current contract, which is valid until 2026.
De Zerbi, for his part, is prepared to sign a new deal at the Amex to commit his future at the club. The move helps Brighton in protecting and even increasing the 44-year-old manager’s valuation, as they are very much wary of those links to Manchester United. The Red Devils might eventually get their man if they desired him, but they must convince the Italian as well as pay a premium fee to Brighton to sign him.
