Tuchel rules out early England exit before Euro 2028
Thomas Tuchel says he has no intention of leaving his England role before Euro 2028 and has no release clause, amid Manchester United's talks with Mauricio Pochettino.
Thomas Tuchel has stated he will not leave his position as England head coach before Euro 2028, regardless of interest from major clubs. Tuchel, who replaced Gareth Southgate in 2025, signed a contract extension in February that runs until the tournament England will co-host.
His commitment comes as Manchester United hold advanced talks with USA men's coach Mauricio Pochettino about replacing Michael Carrick as head coach. United would need to trigger a release clause in Pochettino's contract, reported to be around £7m. Tuchel said his own deal contains no such clause and that he does not plan to return to club management before his England tenure ends.
"I signed the contract, I want to stay until the Euros," Tuchel said, describing the team as having unfinished business. England lost the previous two Euros finals under Southgate, and Tuchel took the side to the semi-finals of this summer's World Cup in his first major tournament in charge.
Tuchel did confirm he intends to go back to club football once his England contract expires. The former Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Paris St-Germain manager said he misses the rhythm of a 50-match season and the atmosphere just before kick-off in a full stadium.
England sit second in their Nations League group with two matches to come. They host Croatia on Thursday before travelling to Madrid to face World Cup winners and group leaders Spain on Sunday.
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