Brighton ready to open Roberto De Zerbi contract talks amid Real Madrid interest
Brighton & Hove Albion are ready to open new contract talks with manager Roberto De Zerbi that would seek to alter a release clause in his current deal amid interest from European heavyweights Real Madrid and Napoli, 90min understands. De Zerbi has been a revelation at Brighton since replacing Graham Potter in September 2022, straightaway delivering a sixth place Premier League finish and the club’s first ever European qualification. So far this season, the Seagulls have continued to compete in the top half of the table are on course to progress to the Europa League knockout rounds from a tough group. Naturally, his achievements have brought interest from elsewhere. 90min has already revealed that Real Madrid and Napoli, both of whom could be looking for new head coaches in 2024, are keeping tabs on the Italian as they weigh up potential future appointments. Brighton are not worried by the interest but are still taking steps to strengthen their position. 90min understands that ...