Thomas Tuchel confirmed on Wednesday that he has no intention of leaving his role as England manager before the 2028 European Championship, effectively closing the door on immediate interest from club-level suitors.
The 53-year-old manager, who extended his contract in February 2026, stated clearly that he remains fully committed to his current mission with the Three Lions.
Addressing reports that linked him to potential vacancies at major European clubs, including Manchester United, Tuchel dismissed any speculation regarding a premature departure. “There is no release clause and I have no intention of leaving,” the German manager told reporters. “I signed a contract, I want to stay until the Euro. I want to play this Euro. We still have things to accomplish,” he said, as reported by Foot Mercato.
Commitment to the Three Lions
Tuchel’s decision comes amid a period of transition at Old Trafford, where Manchester United is reportedly seeking a replacement for Michael Carrick after the team entered the international break in 18th place in the Premier League.
While Mauricio Pochettino has been widely tipped by outlets such as FotMob to take the helm at the Premier League club, Tuchel confirmed that his own focus remains entirely on the international stage. When pressed on whether he could guarantee his presence through the tournament, he provided a definitive answer: “Yes, I can say that.”
The English Football Association has maintained its support for the manager, even following the team’s defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals this past summer. According to Yahoo Actualités, the organization’s leadership, including Mark Bullingham and Dan Ashworth, backed the coach during that period, fostering a relationship of trust that Tuchel said he values deeply.
Since Tuchel’s first match in charge, England has recorded 20 victories—more than any other European national team—and has scored 65 goals, a figure matched only by Belgium.
Missing the Intensity of Club Football
In comments reported by So Foot, Tuchel said that he misses the intensity of a 50-match season and the specific adrenaline of match-day preparations.
“Yes, absolutely. I miss the 50 games,” Tuchel said. “Those two minutes just before the matches, when everything is ready, I miss those too.” He described those moments—when the stadium is full and the focus is absolute—as some of the most rewarding in the profession. However, he emphasized that these feelings do not distract from his current responsibilities with the England squad.
Future Plans Beyond 2028
While his current contract runs through the 2028 tournament, Tuchel has not ruled out a future beyond that date in any capacity. As noted by Les Titis du PSG, the manager remains “open to everything” once his current deal expires, though he intends to return to club coaching after the Euro. For now, his immediate objectives are the UEFA Nations League and the upcoming European Championship, which England will host.
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