Former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has engaged in discussions with the Football Association (FA) regarding the possibility of becoming the next England men’s football team manager. England has been without a permanent manager since Gareth Southgate resigned following their Euro 2024 final loss to Spain. Lee Carsley is currently serving as interim manager while the FA evaluates potential candidates.
Two sources have confirmed to the BBC that initial talks have taken place with the German coach. Earlier this year, an approach was also made to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, though no agreement was reached. Tuchel, who left Bayern Munich in May, has garnered attention for his managerial success, including winning the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021.
Tuchel, 51, has a distinguished career, having also managed Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, and Mainz. He won several honours during his tenure at Chelsea, including the FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup, before being dismissed in September 2022. Tuchel was previously linked with the Manchester United job but ruled himself out after meeting with club co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Should Tuchel be appointed, he would become only the third non-British permanent manager in the history of the England men’s national team, following Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.