Several teams in Europe, including Manchester United and Barcelona, are serious about hiring Roberto De Zerbi as their manager. But if any team wants the Italian for the next season, they will have to pay a pretty penny.
After Graham Potter left for Chelsea in September 2022, De Zerbi took over at the Amex. The Seagulls had never qualified for Europe before, but in De Zerbi’s first season, they finished sixth in the Premier League.
His excellent success from last season continues this year. They are in ninth place and into the Europa League Round of 16. This is despite Brighton losing some of their most prized players, such as Moises Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister.
Thus, the Italian is quickly becoming one of Europe’s most in-demand managers after making quite an impact. Some have even speculated that Manchester United might bring the 44-year-old on board to replace Erik ten Hag.
How much will it take for Barcelona or United to lure De Zerbi?
Regardless of United’s success in the FA Cup, the United board of directors, notably co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, have not openly supported manager Erik ten Hag. For the time being, Ten Hag’s future with the club is still up in the air.
Just like last time, the Red Devils are in a top-four dogfight. The possibility of playing in the UEFA Champions League next term becomes more implausible with each point they lose. Especially, given their present position as sixth on the table, which is eleven points behind.
Thus, Manchester United has been highly connected to the former Sassuolo mastermind. The Red Devils have now learned how much they would have to pay to the Seagulls get the Italian coach to leave them.
According to sources, Brighton has De Zerbi under contract until 2026, so if he were to leave, they would require a substantial cash offer. United and other teams could have to pay more than $15.2 million to get him out of the Amex Stadium, The Telegraph says.
After receiving $27.3…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-03-06 19:27:19
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