Thomas Tuchel has insisted that managing England remains his priority, ruling out an early departure despite admitting that he misses the intensity of club football.
The England manager confirmed that his contract extension contains no release clause and said he intends to remain in the role until at least Euro 2028. He also left open the possibility of staying beyond the tournament, pointing to unfinished business with the national team.
“There’s no intention (of leaving). I signed the contract. I want to stay until the Euros. I want to do the Euros. We have unfinished business,” Tuchel told reporters.
The former Chelsea manager acknowledged that international football comes with a different rhythm from club management. He misses working with his players regularly and being involved in the demands of a full season, but said his ambitions with England remain firmly in place.
“I love my players. I love my staff and I have bosses who trust me. I know how to appreciate it a lot. I miss my players, and I miss my team, and I miss the 50 matches that I’m not involved in a year,” he added.
“ But I’m desperate to win the Nations League and to try to win the Euros.”
Tuchel’s comments come amid speculation over Manchester United’s managerial plans, with Mauricio Pochettino reportedly among the candidates being considered as a replacement for Michael Carrick following the Argentine’s spell with the United States national team.
Pochettino’s name has therefore featured in discussions about the club’s next appointment, but Tuchel has made clear that he has no intention of leaving England to return to club management.
For now, his focus is on delivering success with England, with the Nations League and Euro 2028 among the targets he has set for his tenure.
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