Brighton man about to reject €14m offer for the love of the club..

The central factor that might persuade Roberto de Zerbi to stay at Brighton and Hove Albion, despite interest from Bayern Munich, lies in his preference for a lower-profile environment where he can freely implement his coaching philosophy.

SportBILD reports that while Bayern Munich is considering de Zerbi as a potential successor to Thomas Tuchel, who is leaving at the end of the season, there is ongoing debate about whether the Italian would accept the role if offered. Although Bayern have expressed interest in Xabi Alonso, de Zerbi is considered their second-choice candidate.Director of football Max Eberl has already initiated contact with de Zerbi regarding a possible move to Bayern in the summer, and Bayern appear willing to meet the €14m release clause.

However, the major concern is whether de Zerbi would be comfortable in the intense spotlight and high-pressure environment of a big club like Bayern Munich. His past choices in clubs suggest a preference for working in a quieter setting where he can focus on his methods without excessive scrutiny.

Thus, despite Bayern’s potential interest, de Zerbi may be inclined to remain at Brighton and reject any advances from Bayern Munich to maintain his desired working conditions.