Thomas Tuchel is highly interested in succeeding Gareth Southgate in the role of England manager.
According to new reports from The Telegraph, Southgate may leave his position. Whereas the Former Chelsea manager is in contention to replace him.
The German manager is currently out of work after facing a surprise sack by new Chelsea Owners.
Southgate’s own future is uncertain for a series of poor performances for the past few times. Even though he helped his country to become the Euro 2020 finalist.
Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea
Thomas Tuchel is one of the biggest names in the world of football. His Chelsea side won the Champions League in the 2020-21 season.
But after 16 months of winning the biggest Club trophy in Europe, he was fired by the new owners of Chelsea. Rumours suggested that they disagreed about the club’s future project.
At the time of his departure, he was keen to stay in London. As his children are studying at school in Surrey. However, Tuchel will have to leave the country because of the Visa problem.
Reports suggest if the opportunity to succeed Gareth Southgate comes, Tuchel will not say no to the role. However, Mauricio Pochettino is also on the list of England FA.
Visa Complications
The same report also suggests that Thomas Tuchel may return to Germany before this year’s end, due to his complicated visa situation. The former PSG manager is seeking clarity over his permit to stay in the UK after losing the Chelsea job in September.
According to the terms of Tuchel’s post-Brexit Governing Body Endorsement visa, the 49-year-old might only have 90 days to remain in England following his sack. This puts him to stay until early December.
According to several rumours, Thomas Tuchel has received several approaches from various clubs, which includes clubs from England and Spain. If he gets the grant for a new Visa in England, he may resume his work either for a club or the national team.
The possibility is that Southgate will lead England out in Qatar World Cup in November. Harry Kane and his men were able to reach the semi-finals of the 2018 Russia World Cup. They also had an excellent Euro 2020 experience by reaching the final.
Gareth Southgate on His Future
Gareth Southgate recently talked about his future. He spoke: “As we speak now, I’m contracted to this time in 2024, but I am also well aware in football you have to get results. So the plan is there and the desire for continuity is there too, but I also don’t take for granted that you can underperform and expect to stay in that office.”
