Roberto De Zerbi says new Brighton contract NOT imminent – “Wish to hold my ambition” – Liverpool FC

Roberto De Zerbi has emerged as one of many contenders to exchange Jurgen Klopp in the summertime, and he divulged his future on Saturday, saying a brand new Brighton contract shouldn’t be at the moment on the playing cards.

The Italian is in rivalry to be the following Liverpool supervisor, however Bayern Munich are additionally identified admirers as they search a substitute for Thomas Tuchel this summer time.

De Zerbi is at the moment contracted to Brighton till 2026 and reportedly has a launch within the area of £12 million, just like what has lately been claimed of recent frontrunner Ruben Amorim.

With loads of hypothesis relating to his future, De Zerbi was quizzed by the media on Saturday over a possible new contract on the AMEX.

He mentioned: “In the intervening time, no [not possible to sign a new contract].

“We didn’t discover settlement, nevertheless it’s solely a part of it. The massive half is the plan (for the membership).

“I want to talk to Tony Bloom (proprietor and chairman) concerning the plan for the membership as a way to determine my future, I wish to know what’s the mission. I wish to hold my ambition.

“My relationship with my gamers and the followers can’t change relying on the long run. What we now have achieved is historical past and nobody can overlook it.”

The choice is comprehensible contemplating the curiosity in his providers from the likes of Liverpool and Bayern, and assurances over Brighton‘s future will probably be of significance to De Zerbi.

There’s combined views from a Liverpool perspective over his suitability, which can be in step with Klopp’s latest feedback.

Klopp praised the Italian when he spoke to the media on Friday, although acknowledged how he couldn’t coach the type of play that De Zerbi asks of his staff.

Klopp mentioned: “The best way they play. It’s a extremely completely different means; I couldn’t coach that, it goes towards my persona, nevertheless it’s an excellent watch.

“It’s very demanding for the gamers, clear positioning, cross in the best second. He’s a prime coach, he’s doing very well.

“It’s tremendous fascinating to see and I like watching them, to be sincere. That makes it difficult.”

As for Brighton‘s upcoming go to to Anfield, De Zerbi confirmed he will probably be with out James Milner, Joao Pedro, Julio Enciso and Billy Gilmour, along with long-term absentees Solly March and Kaoru Mitoma.