Thomas Tuchel in advanced talks to become England’s manager
The Football Association is in advanced talks with Thomas Tuchel over appointing him as the next England manager and it is understood that a deal could be put in place quickly.
The organisation has had Tuchel on its shortlist to find Gareth Southgate’s permanent successor since the beginning of the process, a list that also included Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola and the interim manager, Lee Carsley, among others.
It has zeroed in on Tuchel, who led Chelsea to Champions League glory in 2021 – the highlight on an impressive CV – and there is an expectation that he can be persuaded to take on the challenge. The 51-year-old German has been out of work since leaving Bayern Munich in May. The FA declined to comment on a process that it has always described as confidential.
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