Thomas Tuchel says he has “no intention” of leaving his job as England head coach before Euro 2028, regardless of offers from major clubs.
Tuchel succeeded Gareth Southgate as England boss in January 2025 and signed an extension in February that runs until Euro 2028, which England will co-host.
Manchester United interest
Manchester United are in advanced talks with USA men’s coach Mauricio Pochettino about replacing Michael Carrick as head coach. The Red Devils would need to activate a release clause in Pochettino’s contract to hire the Argentine, which is believed to be worth around £7m.
Tuchel, however, says his own contract contains no release clause, and he does not intend to leave his role to return to club management.
“I signed the contract, I want to stay until the Euros,” he said. “I want to do the Euros. We have unfinished business.”
Unfinished business
England lost the past two European Championship finals under Southgate. Tuchel then led the Three Lions to the semi-finals of his first major tournament, this summer’s World Cup.
The former Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain boss did say he would return to club football after seeing out his England contract. He spoke openly about what he misses from club management.
“I miss the 50 matches [a season],” he said.
“I miss the two minutes when everything is done. You go out two minutes before the whistle goes, it’s like the best two minutes, everything is done and you’re in a full stadium, lights are on and you’re just so excited and you’re part of it.”
Nations League fixtures
England are second in their Nations League group and have two more group games in the coming days. Tuchel’s side host Croatia on Thursday before facing World Cup winners and group leaders Spain in Madrid on Sunday.