October 16th 2024.
It's official! Thomas Tuchel has been chosen as the new manager for the England national football team. The news has been met with some backlash, with Rio Ferdinand defending the decision and predicting that Tuchel will bring success to the Three Lions. The Football Association negotiated a contract with the 51-year-old German, worth around £5 million a year, to take over from Gareth Southgate as the permanent manager.
There were discussions with other potential candidates, such as Manchester City's Pep Guardiola, but ultimately Tuchel was chosen for the job. Some fans have criticized the FA for not selecting an English manager, but Ferdinand argues that the nationality of the manager should not matter as long as they are the best candidate for the job. Tuchel's impressive resume, which includes winning league titles with Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, as well as the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021, makes him a strong contender for the role.
Ferdinand, who has played under non-British managers for England in the past, believes Tuchel has the opportunity to become immortal in the eyes of the fans if he leads the Three Lions to victory in a major tournament. He points out that previous managers, despite their big names and credentials, have failed to deliver for England. But with a young and talented squad at his disposal, Tuchel has the chance to guide them to glory and cement his place in England's football history alongside legendary manager Sir Alf Ramsey.
The former defender also praises Tuchel's achievements at Chelsea, where he took over a struggling team and transformed them into Champions League winners. His success in navigating tournament football at the club level gives him a strong foundation for the international stage. Ferdinand is confident that with Tuchel at the helm, England has the best chance they've ever had to win a major tournament. He even goes as far as predicting that Tuchel will bring home a trophy during his time as England manager.
Ferdinand also believes that the current squad, who have come so close to winning in the past, just need someone with the know-how and ability to lead them to victory. He points out that Southgate may have lacked this crucial element, but Tuchel has proven himself capable of winning at the highest level. With Tuchel's appointment, the ingredients for success seem to be in place for England, and Ferdinand is confident that the team will finally reach their full potential under the German manager.
Fans can expect an exciting and promising future for English football under Tuchel's leadership. His track record speaks for itself, and with the talented squad at his disposal, there's no telling how far England can go in the upcoming tournaments. It's an exciting time for all football fans, and we can't wait to see what Tuchel will bring to the Three Lions.
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