HITC understands that Brighton & Hove Albion have made their mind up over the future of one exciting forward ahead of next season.

Brighton & Hove Albion are preparing for life without Roberto De Zerbi after the Italian ended his spell at the AMEX Stadium after 18 months in charge.

The former Shakhtar Donetsk manager guided the Seagulls to Europa League football and the club were a penalty shootout away from being in an FA Cup final against Manchester City back in 2022/23.

Former St Pauli manager Fabian Hurzeler is who the decision makers at Brighton have gone for and it seems the club have already begun their summer plans.

New head coach Hurzeler has indicated to the club he want's him back and their plan was always to do so after his brilliant season in Stuttgart.

Undav had a superb season for Stuttgart as the German side finished second place in the Bundesliga behind Bayer Leverkusen who won the German title at a Canter.

During his spell at Stuttgart, the German striker scored 18 Bundesliga goals and provided 10 assists in what was a marvellous season for the forward.

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HITC understands that there is an option for Stuttgart to buy, but Brighton also have a buy-back - which would cost them some money but it means they are still in full control of his future.

Undav admits he has spoken to the new Brighton manager The German forward has opened up on his future when speaking in a press conference ahead of Germany's final group game of Euro 2024.

"Of course I was in contact with Fabian, we talked about it," he said, as per Bild. "I explained to him my vision and he explained to me what he thought of me. But everything is very relaxed. I want to concentrate on the European Championships."

The forward joined the Seagulls for PS6 million back in January of 2022 but he has struggled to make an impact in the Premier League.

After a superb Bundesliga season, the hope will be that the German can discover that form under a new manager at the AMEX Stadium.