Brighton, under the guidance of their Italian manager, secured qualification for the Europa League in the previous season, marking a significant achievement for the club.
Meanwhile, Barcelona is actively seeking a successor for Xavi Hernandez, who has announced his departure from the Catalan giants at the end of the current season.
Among the candidates being considered, De Zerbi has caught the attention of the Barcelona hierarchy.
Italian journalist Gianluigi Longari has suggested that Liverpool could also be interested in appointing De Zerbi as their manager.
Longari believes that De Zerbi’s coaching philosophy aligns well with the ethos of both Liverpool and Barcelona, making him an appealing candidate for both clubs.
De Zerbi’s contract with Brighton is due to expire in the summer of 2026. However, any club interested in securing his services would need to meet the £8.5 million release clause stipulated in his contract with the Seagulls, according to reports from Spanish outlet AS.
While Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso is heavily linked with a return to his former club and is considered a frontrunner to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield,
De Zerbi offers a compelling alternative. Despite Alonso’s success with Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, De Zerbi boasts more managerial experience overall and has demonstrated his capabilities in English football as well.
Both De Zerbi and Alonso are relatively young managers, which adds an element of intrigue to the potential appointment of either one to replace Klopp, one of the most esteemed managers in the world of football.
The task of filling Klopp’s shoes will undoubtedly be a daunting challenge for whoever assumes the role at Anfield.
