Bayern have made De Zerbi their prime managerial candidate to succeed Thomas Tuchel.
The Brighton manager threw his future at Brighton in doubt with his comments after his side’s 2-1 loss at Anfield. He said:
“I am lucky because I have a clear idea and in my life and I decide always what I want to do. I will speak with Tony and the club and we will find a solution together without problems but I know my future and what I want.”
De Zerbi stated that he is not in real talks to leave the club at the end of the season. But he insisted on the need to have a clear plan ahead of next season with regards to Brighton’s ambition.
“I want to compete and keep my ambition high because my life is football. I want to wake up happy every morning and fight to reach the maximum.”
De Zerbi links with Barcelona and Liverpool
De Zerbi is on Liverpool’s shopping list of managerial candidates and it’s not a surprise considering the excellent work he has done at the club since his arrival.
Barcelona also have him on their list as they seek a replacement for Xavi who announced he would be stepping down from his position.
Barcelona cautiously expect Xavi to change his mind and stay but are already drawing up a list of possible replacements.
Bayern have made De Zerbi their prime managerial candidate
The Bundesliga giants will have a vacant manager position come the summer. They have already been rebuffed by Xabi Alonso and now have their attentions turned to De Zerbi.
De Zerbi release clause
De Zerbi will have a pick of three or potentially 5 mammoth clubs to pick from should he choose to leave Brighton.
Interested parties will have to pay his release clause set at £12/13 million according to tier one journalist Fabrizio Romano.
