De Zerbi who once coached Serie A sides, Benevento and Sassuolo, also revealed that Pep Guardiola persuaded him to join the Premier League
By Mosope Michaels
Brighton’s new manager, Roberto De Zerbi, has said his Manchester City counterpart, Pep Guardiola has assured him of his support in matches against Premier League oppositions, except Manchester City.
De Zerbi got the job after Brighton’s managerial position became vacant due to the sacking of German tactician, Thomas Tuchel by Chelsea football club.
Todd Boehly, Chelsea’s co-owner, had a couple of weeks ago fired the former PSG boss and replaced him with Graham Potter who was in charge of Brighton.
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The job is De Zerbi’s first managerial role in England, but the Italian had managed two Serie A sides, Benevento and Sassuolo and has had a short spell in charge of Shakhtar Donetsk.
The 43-year-old coach, while revealing he was persuaded to join the Premier League by Pep Guardiola, also said the Spaniard promised to share success tips in English football with him.
De Zerbi said, “I spoke to Pep on Sunday evening, yes. He’s very happy that I’m on board here.
“He told me very good things about the club, and if I need, he will be very happy to help me – but of course not in the match we are playing against them!”
