Thomas Tuchel has confirmed there is no release clause in his England contract and insists he will not follow Mauricio Pochettino in leaving international football mid-contract for a high-profile club role. Pochettino is midway through his deal as head coach of the United States but is ready to become Michael Carrick's replacement as Manchester United manager.
Pochettino poised for Old Trafford
United chiefs have been in Monaco to discuss Carrick's future, with the Englishman braced for Pochettino to replace him as the Red Devils' head coach. Pochettino only recently extended his United States contract to 2030 but is now ready to leave his post and head back into club football.
Tuchel committed to England
Tuchel, however, maintains there is no job that would take him away from England before they contest Euro 2028 on home soil. The England job is the first time Tuchel has managed within international football. He previously held four of Europe's most prestigious club roles as head coach of Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and then Bayern Munich.
“No release clause and there’s no intention,” the German said when asked about his own situation. “I signed a contract, I want to stay until the Euros. I want to do the Euros. We have unfinished business.”
When asked whether there was ‘zero chance’ of him leaving if a big club came in before Euro 2028, Tuchel said: “I would say so.”
Focus on Nations League and Euros
Tuchel remains unwilling to discuss his longer-term future beyond the expiry of his contract but says he is “open for everything”. The 53-year-old added: “I’m in a good place, and I love the players.” Referring to the months of the year without international football, he said: “I miss my players, and I miss my team, and I miss the 50 [club] matches that I’m not involved in a year. But I am desperate to win the Nations League and to play and try to win the Euros.”
