Brighton are set to continue their project with Fabian Hurzeler

Brighton are set to continue their project with Fabian Hurzeler, as the club move toward finalising a contract extension for the German coach despite strong interest from the Bundesliga. Hurzeler, who arrived last season after guiding St. Pauli back to the top flight, has impressed during his first Premier League campaign, leading the Seagulls to eighth place and keeping them firmly in the race for European qualification.

His rapid rise at just thirty‑three, combined with his promotion success in Germany, convinced Brighton’s hierarchy that he is the right figure to lead the club forward. Bayer Leverkusen had shown concrete interest, but Brighton have no intention of letting him go, and negotiations have accelerated over the past two weeks.

With three matches remaining, the Seagulls sit two points behind sixth‑placed Bournemouth and aim for only their second European appearance. Hurzeler’s side can still match the club’s best‑ever finish, achieved under Roberto De Zerbi.