Tuchel commits to England until Euro 2028 despite club interest

Summarised from 6 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 22:38 · Archive

England manager Thomas Tuchel says he will not leave his post before Euro 2028, rejecting any offers from major clubs.

Thomas Tuchel has reaffirmed his commitment to England, saying he will remain as manager until Euro 2028 despite potential interest from major clubs. The England boss confirmed that his contract contains no release clause and he has no plans to leave the role for club management before the tournament, which will be co-hosted by England.

When asked if there was 'zero chance' he would depart if a big club came calling between now and 2028, Tuchel said: 'Yeah, I would say so.' He signed his current contract extension in February and stated: 'I signed the contract, I want to stay until the Euros. I want to do the Euros. We have unfinished business.'

Tuchel took over as England manager in January 2025, succeeding Gareth Southgate. He led the Three Lions to the semi-finals of the World Cup this summer, where they were beaten by Argentina. England have since won three of their four Nations League matches, including a 7-0 victory in Croatia.

The manager acknowledged that he does intend to return to club football eventually, saying he misses the intensity of club management and the experience of matches ending in front of a full stadium. However, he is focused on fulfilling his England commitment first.

England's next fixture is against Croatia on Thursday, followed by a winner-takes-all Nations League group match against world champions Spain in Madrid on Sunday. Victory over Spain would secure top spot in the group and determine seeding for the quarter-finals in March 2027. Tuchel has called Sunday's match against Spain a 'final' and is emphasising the importance of performing against top opposition as part of his preparations for Euro 2028.

Meanwhile, Manchester United are in advanced talks with USA men's coach Mauricio Pochettino to replace Michael Carrick as head coach. Pochettino's deal includes a release clause believed to be around £7m, highlighting the contrast with Tuchel's contract structure.

How it is being reported

• ‘No one is unbeatable’: Tuchel eager for England to impose style on SpainManager calls Sunday’s Nations League decider a ‘final’ as preparations for Euro 2028 ratchet up a level Proof of concept. It is Thomas Tuchel’s latest buzz phrase. The England manager has dropped it into the conversation pretty regularly since the Friday of last week when he named his squad for this international window, the one that was always going to decide whether his team finished first or second in their Nations League group. By it, Tuchel means a test of his methods, what he is trying to build – or, more accurately, fine-tune – as he turns his gaze towards Euro 2028 and tries to move…Guardian Sport · 13 Nov, 19:00
• Thomas Tuchel warns England can’t repeat Argentina mistake if they want to beat SpainEngland face world champions Spain at the Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday night in what is now a winner-takes-all clash to top their Nations League groupMirror Sport · 13 Nov, 19:00
• Who could England play in Nations League quarter-finals?Thomas Tuchel’s side are guaranteed a place in the last eight after an impressive run, with one final game against Spain in Madrid to decide whether they will advance as a seed or notIndependent Sport · 13 Nov, 16:20
• I still have one concern over Thomas Tuchel’s EnglandTuchel's hands are tied - and it could cost England their shot at Euro 2028 gloryThe i Paper · 13 Nov, 06:00
• 'Unfinished business' - Tuchel committed to EnglandEngland head coach Thomas Tuchel says he has "no intention" of leaving the job before Euro 2028 regardless of any offers from major clubs.BBC Sport · 12 Nov, 08:42
• Tuchel committed to England - but plotting club return after Three Lions stintThomas Tuchel revealed he has no release clause in his England contract but is committed to leading them until Euro 2028 at least - even if a big club comes calling.Sky Sports · 11 Nov, 19:30

In this story: Thomas Tuchel · England · Euro 2028 · Spain · Manchester United · Mauricio Pochettino · Croatia · Argentina

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