Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi unwilling to let Tariq Lamptey leave

Brighton and Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi very much interested in keeping Ghanaian player Tariq Lamptey amid transfer rumours. The right-full back is rumoured to be leaving the club this summer but the manager has ruled out a transfer away from the side.

The Ghana international suffered an injury in the later part of last season and could not play a game since March, but gradually recovering.

He featured for Brighton U21 team over the week in their win over Chelsea FC in the Premier League 2. Zerbi who watched Lamptey play has tipped the defender to play a key role for the team.

According to the Italian, the Ghanaian is expected to be back to his best in the coming weeks.

“[Tariq Lamptey] can reach the best physical condition before the three games per week,” the Italian boss said.

“When we start to play three games per week, we will need everybody.”

Tariq has also not featured for the Black Stars since the 2022 FIFA World Cup and missed the March and June Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola and Madagascar.

Story Kolog Bonaventure