Jan Paul van Hecke set for talks over Brighton future with Fabian Hurzeler

Head coach Fabian Hurzeler is set to hold talks with Jan Paul van Hecke over the central defender’s Brighton & Hove Albion future.The Dutch international, 25, is out of contract in June 2027 and there is no indication so far that he is willing to sign a new deal.“I love Jan Paul, I love his attitude, how he works for the team, I love his mentality of winning,” Hurzeler said during his press conference for Saturday’s visit to Burnley, where van Hecke is poised to make his 100th Premier League appearance for the club. ”He has a big impact on his team-mates, therefore I would love to continue working with him, because we have a really good relationship.Advertisement