Hürzeler Signs New Brighton Contract Until 2029

Fabian Hürzeler has signed a new long-term contract with Brighton and Hove Albion, committing his future to the club until June 2029.

The agreement gives Brighton certainty around their head coach ahead of another important summer, with the club moving to reward the 33-year-old after continuing to build under his management.

Hürzeler arrived from St Pauli in 2024 and guided Brighton to an eighth-place finish in his first season. Albion have had to navigate inconsistency at different points since then, but the club’s decision to extend his deal makes clear they see him as central to the next stage of their project.

Speaking to Brighton’s official website, Hürzeler said: “I absolutely love working for this club and living in the city and I am delighted to have agreed a new contract.

“To have this long-term commitment from the club is an honour, and one which only reinforces my desire to succeed in delivering on our shared long-term vision.”

The timing is notable. Hürzeler’s reputation has continued to grow, and Brighton’s recent upturn in form had already raised that a new deal could become a serious possibility. The extension now removes uncertainty over his future and allows Albion to plan beyond this season with their head coach tied down.

Chairman Tony Bloom said Hürzeler had built on the club’s recent progress and developed a clear identity within the team.

“Since his appointment, Fabian has continued the progress the club has made in recent seasons with consistent on-pitch performances, and he has developed a clear playing identity,” Bloom said.

For Brighton, the new contract also points towards stability before a summer in which squad planning will again be important. The club have built their success on recruitment, player development and long-term thinking, and Hürzeler’s extension gives them a fixed point around which to shape those decisions.

Hürzeler also made clear that he believes there is more to come from his side.

“From the beginning our focus has always been on forging an identity, developing the team, challenging the establishment and pushing our standards every day,” he said.

“I’m proud of what we have done so far, and even more excited about what is still to come.”

Now, Brighton still have a significant finish to navigate, with European qualification not yet out of reach. The new contract does not settle every question around the squad or the direction of the summer window, but it does remove uncertainty around the head coach.