England ANNOUNCE Thomas Tuchel as new manager on 18-month contract as FA name Gareth Southgate successor

THOMAS TUCHEL has been announced as the new England manager.

The German was confirmed as Gareth Southgate‘s permanent successor with a tweet on England’s official X account on Wednesday morning.

Thomas Tuchel was announced as England’s new manager on WednesdayAP

He has signed an 18-month deal to take him up to the 2026 World CupGetty

Tuchel replaces Gareth Southgate as the Three Lions’ permanent head coachReuters

Tuchel won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021Getty

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— England (@England) October 16, 2024

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— England (@England) October 16, 2024

Moments before the announcement, they also shared a video of an England cap – teasing Tuchel as he is famous for always wearing a hat on the touchline.

Lee Carsley will remain at the helm for England‘s final two Nations League games against Greece and Ireland next month.

Tuchel, who signed his contract on October 8 before the games against Greece and Finland, will then take over in January.

England’s X bio reads: “The Thomas Tuchel era begins in January.”

Tuchel, who has signed an 18-month deal worth £5million per year, will be at the helm for England’s World Cup qualification campaign.

The 51-year-old will become England’s third foreign manager after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.

Tuchel said: “I am very proud to have been given the honour of leading the England team.

“I have long felt a personal connection to the game in this country, and it has given me some incredible moments already.

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ANDY DILLON: Thomas Tuchel has all the ingredients to become a classic England manager – tactical nous, drive and a tangled love life

By Andy Dillon

THOMAS TUCHEL possesses all the ingredients to become a classic England manager.

Tactical nous, drive, energy, experience – a tangled love life.

English football should welcome back the most explosive, dynamic, charismatic and impossibly tall and gangly coach to have lit up the Premier League.

Chelsea’s colourful former boss has been leading a settled life in Munich of late.

Far enough away from ex-wife Sissi but close enough to see his two daughters.

Walking his dog in the streets in the east of Germany’s most fashionable city, residing in the posh Bogenhausen area. Living relatively quietly with his Brazilian girlfriend.

Tuchel is a vastly different personality to the man who led England quietly but assuredly to the brink of World Cups and European Championships.

An excitable nature can make him hard to handle for those seeking calm and who like to impose their way on a manager they view very much as an underling.

“To have the chance to represent England is a huge privilege, and the opportunity to work with this special and talented group of players is very exciting.

“Working closely with Anthony [Barry] as my assistant coach, we will do everything we can to make England successful and the supporters proud.

Who has Tuchel coached?

Here is a list of the England stars that have already worked with Thomas Tuchel…

Harry Kane – Bayern Munich
Eric Dier – Bayern Munich
Mason Mount – Chelsea
Reece James – Chelsea
Ben Chilwell – Chelsea
Callum Hudson-Odoi – Chelsea
Ruben Loftus-Cheek – Chelsea
Raheem Sterling – Chelsea
Ross Barkley – Chelsea
Tammy Abraham – Chelsea
Conor Gallagher – Chelsea

“I want to thank the FA, in particular Mark and John, for their trust and I am looking forward to starting our journey together.”

Tuchel has previously coached some of Europe’s biggest clubs including Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Bayern Munich.

He has been out of work since leaving Bayern at the end of last season.

During his time in England with Chelsea, Tuchel led the Blues to Champions League glory in 2021, beating Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the final in Porto.

The German wasn’t the first choice of the FA.

They reportedly made overtures to secure the services of Guardiola BEFORE the start of the season.

SunSport understands the out-of-work Graham Potter and current Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe were also on the FA’s shortlist.

Inside FA’s thrilling chase for Tuchel

THE FA’s path to securing Thomas Tuchel’s signature was not a straightforward one.

They tried to lure Pep Guardiola from Manchester City over the summer.

They even made contact with Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti after deciding to target trophy-laden foreign gaffers.

The FA’s determination to go international was summed up by their decision NOT to interview Newcastle boss Eddie Howe.

Initial talks with Tuchel saw him express a slight interest in replacing Gareth Southgate.

But he was waiting to see what would happen at Manchester United, with Erik ten Hag’s future under the spotlight.

Man Utd owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe eventually decided to stick with Ten Hag – and that opened the door to the FA getting their man.

Read the full story on England’s thrilling pursuit of Thomas Tuchel.

Speaking on the Rest is Football podcast, former England striker and Match of the Day host Gary Lineker also revealed they made contact with Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti.

He said: “It’s confirmed apparently that they did reach out in the summer to Pep Guardiola.

“And also I understand that they spoke to Carlo Ancelotti.”

But their pursuit of those two elite coaches failed to yield results, which then saw them turn to the vastly experienced Tuchel.

Carsley was also in contention to land the gig but a shock defeat to Greece seemingly saw the FA move on.

Tuchel was on course to return to management in England‘s top flight before agreeing to take charge of the national team.

Manchester United held talks with the veteran manager in the summer about replacing the under-pressure Erik ten Hag.

However, the Red Devils decided to stick by their current manager, allowing Tuchel to move on and take the England job.

Tuchel will likely base himself in London once he officially takes charge of the Three Lions.

He will be joined by his long-term girlfriend Natalie Guerriero Max, 37.

The loved-up pair have been dating since the summer of 2022.

Tuchel found love with the Brazilian following his separation from his ex-wife, Sissi.

The pair, who were with one another for 13 years, have two children together.