Roberto De Zerbi

Coaching Career

De Zerbi's coaching career has been marked by various appointments and achievements across different leagues.

Palermo Appointment

6 September 2016

De Zerbi was named head coach of Serie A club Palermo following Davide Ballardini's departure.

Palermo Departure

30 November 2016

De Zerbi was sacked after a penalty shootout elimination in a home match against Serie B club Spezia.

Benevento Appointment

23 October 2017

De Zerbi was named head coach of 2017–18 Serie A newcomers Benevento.

Sassuolo Appointment

13 June 2018

De Zerbi was appointed manager of Sassuolo, leading the club to two consecutive eighth place spots in Serie A.

Sassuolo Departure

May 2021

De Zerbi announced he would leave Sassuolo at the end of the season.

Shakhtar Donetsk Appointment

25 May 2021

De Zerbi was announced as the new head coach of Ukrainian Premier League club Shakhtar Donetsk.

Shakhtar Donetsk Departure

July 2022

De Zerbi departed Shakhtar Donetsk due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Brighton & Hove Albion Appointment

18 September 2022

De Zerbi succeeded Graham Potter as head coach of Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion.

Marseille Appointment

29 June 2024

De Zerbi was appointed manager of Ligue 1 side Marseille on a three-year contract.