According to the German newspaper BILD, Thomas Tuchel, the current manager of Bayern Munich, is reportedly in active talks with the English Football Association (FA) to take over as the new head coach of the England national football team. This development has come as a surprise, given Tuchel’s relatively recent appointment as Bayern’s coach in March 2023 after the dismissal of Julian Nagelsmann.
The English FA is likely exploring options for a potential successor to current head coach Gareth Southgate, whose contract runs until after the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament. Although Southgate has had a relatively successful tenure, leading England to the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup and the final of Euro 2020, there has been speculation about his future, especially if the team does not meet expectations at the upcoming tournament.
Tuchel is a highly respected manager with a strong track record, having managed top clubs such as Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea. He won the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea in 2021, which further boosted his reputation in England. His tactical acumen and ability to manage high-profile teams make him an attractive candidate for the England job.
If the talks with the FA progress and Tuchel takes the role, it would represent a significant shift in England’s managerial approach, moving from a former player-turned-coach like Southgate to a tactically experienced and decorated international manager. It remains to be seen whether Tuchel will leave Bayern Munich, where he still has much work to do in building a long-term project.
For now, these are just early-stage talks, and no formal decision has been made. However, if Tuchel does take over as England’s head coach, it would undoubtedly be one of the most high-profile appointments in international football in recent years.
