Brighton head coach Hurzeler agrees to a contract extension until 2029

Brighton and Hove Albion have taken action to fend off potential suitors for head coach Fabian Hurzeler by agreeing a contract extension with the German until June 2029.

The 33-year-old Hurzeler, the youngest head coach in the Premier League, joined Brighton from St Pauli in 2024 and finished an impressive eighth place in his first season.

Brighton could go even higher this season as they sit eighth with three games to go, two points behind Bournemouth in sixth place and in the hunt for European qualification.

“Since his appointment, Fabian has continued the progress the club has made in recent seasons with consistent performances on the pitch and has developed a clear playing identity,” said Brighton chairman Tony Bloom.

“This season he has built on the foundations he laid during his first season, where he led us to an impressive eighth-place finish. During his time as head coach, the team has shown resilience, intensity and control. With three games to play, we are aiming for a strong finish.”

Hurzeler’s impressive progress at Brighton has cemented his reputation as one of Europe’s brightest young coaches and led to speculation he could be targeted this summer.

But as he agreed a new contract, he said the club’s «long-term vision» matched his own ambition.

“I absolutely love working for this club and living in the city and I am very happy to have signed a new contract,” he said.

“From the beginning, our focus has always been on forging an identity, developing the team, challenging the established order and pushing our standards every day.

“I’m proud of what we’ve done so far, and even more excited about what’s to come.”

Brighton host Wolverhampton Wanderers this weekend as they look to boost their hopes of qualifying for Europe.

Published on May 7, 2026