Gareth Southgate has confirmed he will not be the next manager of Manchester United, stating he has 'no passion' to work in the Premier League at this time. The former England boss, who left his role after the Euro 2024 final, has been linked with the Old Trafford vacancy following Ruben Amorim's sacking last month.
Speaking on The Football Boardroom podcast, Southgate said: 'I've got no passion to just go and manage in the Premier League. I did that at 35, I finished 11th, 12th. Who is in those positions now, probably Bournemouth, Brighton? I've had one of the biggest jobs in world football so I've been spoiled.'
The 55-year-old acknowledged the backlash he might face if appointed by a top club, given his perceived failure to win a major trophy with England. He admitted: 'The bit that, externally, people are saying is, 'well, he didn't win'. So how do you prove that you can win? You've got to go to one of those big clubs.'
Michael Carrick has been given the United job until the end of the season, with Steve Holland—Southgate's former assistant—brought in as one of his coaches. However, Southgate ruled out a reunion, stating: 'I don't want to go and manage a different national team. Club? It's honestly not what I'm looking to do.'
Since leaving England, Southgate has focused on business ventures and is set to host a TV show. He added: 'Now, two years after leaving England, I'm not actively looking for a role in coaching. If that European final was the bit (in coaching) I wouldn't worry about that. Because there is another 15-20 years of my life ahead of me and I’m excited about a different part of my life.'
