Brighton appoint 31-year-old Hurzeler as new head coach

YOUNG MAN's GAME: Fabian Hurzeler prior to the Second Bundesliga match between FC St. Pauli and SV Wehen Wiesbaden. Pic: Cathrin Mueller, Getty Images

Brighton owner Tony Bloom said 31-year-old Fabian Hurzeler was always a standout candidate after making him the Premier League's youngest-ever permanent head coach.

Albion announced on Saturday that the Texas-born coach will swap St Pauli for Brighton this summer and replace Roberto De Zerbi, who left at the end of last season.