By Adeleye Kunle
Brighton have announced Roberto De Zerbi as the club’s new head coach.
The Italian will sign a four-year contract, subject to being granted a work permit.
The Premier League club in a statement on Sunday, said the 43-year-old flew into Sussex for the first time on Friday night and watched a behind-closed-doors friendly at the Amex on Saturday afternoon.
De Zerbi replaces Graham Potter who joined Chelsea where he replaced sacked Thomas Tuchel.
Brighton expect him to be in place for Albion’s match at Anfield against Liverpool on Saturday week.
The club have also delayed Roberto’s formal introduction to the media until Tuesday afternoon as a mark of respect to HM Queen Elizabeth II
