Brighton and Hove Albion will part company with their manager Roberto De Zerbi after tomorrow’s season-ending Premier League fixture against Man United.
The news announced today came as a shock for many Brighton fans as De Zerbi, in recent weeks seemed to be talking about his his plans for next season with greater enthusiasm. But the club’s and De Zerbi’s expectations for the future clearly differed and the decision was made to part company. Chairman, Tony Bloom, said, “Roberto has given us two excellent seasons of service in which he has led the club to new heights, not least our first ever European campaign which will live long in the memory of Albion fans. We have mutually agreed to end Roberto’s contract.” Here’s the latest odds on the candidates in line to replace the Italian.
1. Simone Inzaghi
The Italian is a long shot at 50/1 Photo: Alessandro Sabattini
2. Brendan Rodgers
The Celtic boss is not tipped to leave Glasgow for the south coast. 50/1 Photo: Stu Forster
3. Roberto Martinez
The Portugal boss is at 40/1 to be a the Amex next season Photo: Jurij Kodrun
4. Ole Gunna Solskjaer
The ex-Man U and Cardiff boss is 40/1 Photo: ODD ANDERSEN