Roberto De Zerbi confirms talks to extend Brighton & Hove Albion contract
The 44-year-old succeeded Graham Potter in September 2022 and he successfully steered to the Seagulls to Europa League qualification for the first time in the club's history last season, courtesy of a sixth-placed finish in the Premier League.
Brighton currently sit eighth in the top-flight standings and have already qualified for the Europa League knockout rounds with one group game to spare, but speculation over De Zerbi's long-term future at the club has surfaced in recent weeks.
A recent report claims that La Liga giants Real Madrid have identified De Zerbi as one of the frontrunners to succeed Italian compatriot Carlo Ancelotti, who is expected to become the new Brazil boss in the summer of 2024.
Man United have also been credited with an interest in De Zerbi amid uncertainty over the future of current manager Erik ten Hag.
Brighton CEO Paul Barber admitted last month that the club is «prepared» for the departure of De Zerbi as they have drawn up a «small list» of coaches in the event that the Italian seeks pastures new.
However, both Real Madrid and Man United have suffered a major blow in their pursuit of De Zerbi as the Brighton boss has revealed that he is in negotiations with the club over a new contract.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash at home against Brentford, De Zerbi said: «I feel very well in Brighton I have a great relationship with the players, with the club, with Tony [Bloom], with Paul Barber, David Weir and everybody who works in Brighton.
»Yes, we are speaking about the new
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