Brighton have secured a new long-term contract with head coach Fabian Hurzeler, keeping the German at the Amex beyond next season. Talks accelerated after six wins in eight matches lifted the Seagulls into contention for Brighton European qualification. Hurzeler silenced exit speculation by committing fully to a squad hunting tangible progress rather than empty promises.

Eight place sits within reach after a hot run stalled against Newcastle, yet momentum built since June has reshaped expectations for a club once resigned to mid-table anonymity. Hurzeler, the youngest manager in the league, inherited a project requiring patience and ruthlessness, and results suggest the gamble is paying off with discipline and intent.

Victory margins remain tight, but belief now matches ambition as Europe becomes a realistic target for only the second time in club history. Hurzeler has turned cautious optimism into hard demands, and his signature secures the continuity required to finish the job.