Brighton midfielder Adam Lallana has described head coach Roberto De Zerbi as 'really special' after signing a new one-year deal with the club.
Former England international Lallana, 34, has agreed a new contract to extend his stay at the Amex Stadium until the summer of 2024.
Lallana, who worked with Mauricio Pochettino and Jurgen Klopp at previous clubs Southampton and Liverpool, said De Zerbi was 'right up there' with his previous managers.
'He is special, really special,' Lallana said. 'I've been blessed to work with great managers in my career and this guy is right up there.