Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo likely to leave Brighton this summer, confirms manager Roberto de Zerbi

Minutes after the conclusion of the most successful season in Brighton's history, manager Roberto de Zerbi admitted that he expects to lose two of his biggest stars this summer. Having achieved the historic double of securing European football for the first time in Brighton's history, as well as a highest ever league finish, De Zerbi might have been expecting a moment to bask in his success.

Ad Instead, as he faced the media for the final time this season, following the season-ending 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday, the Italian was asked about the futures of Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo. Super LeagueChelsea pip Manchester United to WSL title with final day win over ReadingYESTERDAY AT 16:40 De Zerbi was blunt: «I think that can be the last game of Alexis and Moises, I'm really sorry.» Argentinian World Cup winner Mac Allister has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool, while 21-year-old Ecuadorian midfielder Caicedo was the subject of reported bids from both Chelsea and Arsenal during the January transfer window.

The Italian continued, leaving no room for doubt on his perspective: «We are ready. We have to find others big players to play without Alexis and Moises.» While he was undoubtedly disappointed at the prospect of losing two key players for Brighton's assault on the Europa League next season, he does not blame the club.

He explained: «The policy of Brighton is like this. I think it's right they can leave, can change teams and play in a level higher.

If you ask me about Caicedo and Mac Allister, I love them and they are two big, big players and can be in a big, big European team. They can play in every competition and are ready to compete for a big team and I hope for them they can play in the