Brighton hired Roberto De Zerbi last season after Graham Potter joined Chelsea, and quickly it became obvious he was a huge upgrade.
Brighton were likely set for a good season last year under Graham Potter anyway, with the Englishman enjoying a strong start to the season.
However the fortunes of the Seagulls changed from being a nearly team to being the leagues best attack with the arrival of their current boss.
Italian Roberto De Zerbi was out of work after leaving Shakhtar Donetsk following events in Ukraine.
Prior to Shakhtar, De Zerbi had impressed with consecutive eighth place finishes in the Serie A for Sassuolo.
Following this appointment, Brighton became credible challengers who could compete against the best teams in the country punch for punch.
This resulted in the Seagulls achieving a sixth place finish, with Europa League football ensured.
Bloom shocked by the impact of De Zerbi
Speaking to the BBC, Bloom insisted he was surprised by the huge impact De Zerbi had almost immediately.
“He has been pretty amazing,” said Bloom. “His track record, when we looked into it in a lot of detail, was exceptionally good.
“But I didn’t quite realise the impact he would have when he came in. He has been hugely influential for so many players. He is so good at improving them.
“The quality of the play and the risk taking at the right times to create opportunities for the players to create chances and his tactical abilities are superb.
“He pushes everyone to go as far as they can. We are very fortunate to have him at the club. We love having him here. Long may that continue.”