MusaGary Dicker admits that his decision to leave was a “long and difficult one” as he prepares for life in MLS with Charlotte FC.Dicker, who has amassed more than 150 appearances for the Seagulls, leaves after three years as Albion’s academy coach.
The 38-year-old Dicker is keen to progress his coaching career and believes the move to MLS is “different” and “exciting”.”Look at Graham [Potter] who was here – he worked in Sweden, he knew his path would be a bit different,”
Dicker told Albion’s website.”I think mine will be the same and sometimes you have to do something different to get where you want to go.
The opportunity to go to the US, and knowing how much the league is developing, is really exciting. This is the best opportunity for me to take the next step in my career.
“The opportunity came out of the blue. I thought long and hard about it. I know that my path will have to be different because I won’t get a huge amount of work.”
Dicker also points to the influence of 31-year-old Fabian Hurzeler, who at such a young age has made Brighton his home since arriving from St Pauli last summer.”I want to manage in the MLS. I want to become a first-team manager. It’s a young man’s game now. If you look at the coach here, he’s a young guy.
“The people I mentioned also showed that you have to do business when you go somewhere. I’m really looking forward to trying to do the same.”It’s a big move not only for Dicker, but also for his family, who live in the Brighton area.
“My wife is from here, all her family are here. My children were born and raised here. They support me tremendously and they sacrifice a lot.”Without Brighton I wouldn’t have this life. But to be honest, it’s definitely not goodbye. I hope to come back one day.”
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