October 11th 2024.
Recent reports in Germany suggest that Thomas Tuchel is in talks to make a comeback to English football. After leaving Bayern Munich at the end of the last season, Tuchel has been eagerly looking for his next managerial role. Despite winning the Bundesliga title with Bayern in 2022-23, his team finished 18 points behind Bayer Leverkusen in the previous term.
With his eyes set on a return to the dugout, the German coach has been heavily linked with the permanent position as the England manager. According to German outlet Welt TV, negotiations between Tuchel and the English national team have progressed significantly, and a deal could be reached in the near future. This could come as a blow to Manchester United, who were also considering Tuchel as a potential replacement for the under-pressure Erik ten Hag.
England, on the other hand, are still in search of a permanent successor for Gareth Southgate, who stepped down following their heartbreaking defeat in the Euro 2024 final. In the meantime, under-21 boss Lee Carsley has been appointed as the interim manager for England's upcoming six games in the Nations League. However, his chances of securing the job on a permanent basis took a hit after their surprise 2-1 loss to Greece last Thursday.
Tuchel's potential appointment as the England manager would make him the third non-British coach to take charge of the men's national team, following in the footsteps of Sven-Göran Eriksson and Fabio Capello. Meanwhile, Carsley, who was considered the frontrunner for the job, seemed to have distanced himself after England's defeat to Greece at Wembley last month. He stated that his initial role was clear - to manage the team for three camps and three games, after which he is expected to return to his position as the under-21 manager.
As for Manchester United, Ten Hag's future as their manager seems to be hanging in the balance, with the team currently sitting at 14th place in the Premier League and without a win in their last five matches. The club's senior hierarchy, including majority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, recently met in London, but no clear decision was made regarding Ten Hag's future. It is believed that United had previously held talks with Tuchel, who is still open to the idea of managing the club.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen who will take over the reins as the permanent manager for both England and Manchester United. Fans and experts alike are eagerly waiting for the final verdict, while Tuchel continues to be at the center of attention for both roles.
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