SHOCKING NEWS: coming from Fabrizio Romano, a shocking world class coach has emerged as the possible replacement for xavi next season. It’s been almost a week now xavi announced he will be stepping down as Barcelona Manager but the club has chosen one of the very best to continue from where Xavi has stop and they believe he’s the right man for the job.

Brighton’s recent transfer activity saw them acquire promising talents Caylan Vickers and Valentin Barco. However, the departure of midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud, who returned to the Bundesliga to join VfB Stuttgart, left Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi visibly frustrated. Addressing the media before the Crystal Palace clash, De Zerbi expressed disappointment at the lack of a suitable replacement for Dahoud, stating, “We are two players down in midfield. I discussed it with the club, but they opted for a different direction. Nevertheless, we move forward, and my focus remains on the pitch.”

De Zerbi’s frustration extended to the transfer window as he admitted uncertainty about the team’s status in the upcoming games, emphasizing that the transfer market is not his primary concern. The Italian manager had anticipated solid reinforcements in January, especially after a challenging first half of the season, during which Brighton struggled to replicate the swashbuckling football of the previous campaign. The team’s low point came with a 4-0 defeat to promoted side Luton Town, adding tension to the atmosphere at the club and sparking speculation about De Zerbi’s future.

As one of Europe’s most highly rated and sought-after coaches, De Zerbi’s recent frustration has raised concerns at Brighton. The 44-year-old has frequently been tipped for a coaching role at a top European club in the near future. The upcoming managerial vacancies at Liverpool and Barcelona, with Jurgen Klopp and Xavi set to depart in the summer, respectively, have linked De Zerbi to potential roles at these prestigious clubs. Additionally, he has been mentioned as a candidate to replace the under-fire Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag.

While it remains uncertain whether De Zerbi will part ways with Brighton, it is evident that he commands respect and admiration across Europe. If the team’s performance doesn’t improve in the second half of the season, he may contemplate whether he has taken Brighton as far as possible, considering the interest from elite clubs and the allure of new challenges on the horizon.