Brighton name 31-year-old Hurzeler as new first head coach

LONDON, June 15 (Xinhua) -- Brighton have appointed Fabian Hurzeler as their new head coach, making the 31-year-old the youngest permanent coach in the history of the Premier League.

Hurzeler replaced Roberto De Zerbi after guiding Hamburg-based St Pauli back to the Bundesliga last season as Bundesliga 2 winners.

"I am absolutely thrilled to be the new head coach of Brighton & Hove Albion," said Hurzeler,