The rapid rise of a former art dealer to Europe's hottest young manager
Summary
Fabian Hurzeler became the youngest permanent manager in the Premier League in June 2024 at age 31. After a tough start with Brighton, he led the team to 11 wins in 18 games, lifting them to third place in the league and strong European competition prospects.Key Facts
- Fabian Hurzeler was booed and criticized by fans early in the 2024 season after poor results.
- He received a new long-term contract and £150 million to spend on new players.
- Brighton improved greatly under his leadership, with notable wins over Arsenal and Aston Villa.
- Hurzeler started coaching as a player-manager in Germany's fifth tier when he was 23.
- Before coaching, he worked briefly as an art dealer selling paintings to wealthy customers.
- Fans went from doubting him to supporting him as the team’s performance improved.
- There are rumors that bigger clubs, such as Manchester United, might want to hire him.
- Hurzeler compares managing players to understanding what clients want when selling art.
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