Thomas Tuchel has officially signed on as the new manager of the England national football team after Gareth Southgate’s resignation following England’s loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Tuchel, who previously led Chelsea to Champions League victory in 2021, had been without a club since departing Bayern Munich earlier this summer.
At 51, the German coach becomes the first non-English manager to take the reins since Fabio Capello’s departure in 2012 and only the third overall, following Capello and Sven-Goran Eriksson. The Football Association (FA) has been in talks with Tuchel since last month, culminating in this high-profile appointment.
England captain Harry Kane, who enjoyed a stellar season under Tuchel at Bayern Munich, expressed his support for the new manager. “I know Thomas well from last year. Fantastic coach, fantastic person,” Kane told Sky Sports during a club fan event. Kane, who was brought to Bayern by Tuchel, had a remarkable season, scoring 44 goals in 45 appearances.
Although the FA has not yet made an official comment, Sky Sports’ Rob Dorsett indicated that a press conference confirming Tuchel’s appointment is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon. It remains uncertain whether Tuchel himself will attend this event. Dorsett described the situation as “extraordinary,” noting the historical rivalry between England and Germany.
According to reports, Tuchel’s salary is expected to be around £4.5 million to £5 million, a considerable reduction from what he earned at the club level. Former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp commented on the decision to appoint Tuchel, lamenting the overlooked opportunities for young English managers. “The new manager needs to show a little bit of common sense, pick the right players, put them in the right positions, give them a bit of pride in playing for their country,” he said. Redknapp added that Tuchel has a “great opportunity to come and win a tournament with a great group of young players.”
In addition to his Champions League success with Chelsea, Tuchel has also won the Super Cup and Club World Cup and led both Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich to league titles in France and Germany, respectively.
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