Thomas Tuchel has signed a two-year contract extension with England Men’s National Team until summer 2028.
Tuchel’s contract was set to expire after this summer’s FIFA World Cup but after he oversaw a run of one defeat in his first 10 matches in charge, the FA have swept quickly to tie him down to a two-year contract extension until the end of UEFA Euro 2028, which is being hosted across UK and Ireland.
Upon confirmation of his new contract, Tuchel spoke of his happiness in his first international managerial role and paid tribute to FA CEO, Mark Bullingham and the FA for their support.
“I am very happy and proud to extend my time with England. It is no secret to anyone that I have loved every minute so far of working with my players and coaches, and I cannot wait to lead them to the World Cup. It is an incredible opportunity and we are going to do our very best to make the country proud.
“I have had so much support from Mark, all my colleagues at the FA and from fans wherever I go that I did not hesitate when asked to continue in this dream job. EURO 2028 will be a very special tournament and as a coach there is nothing more you want than to compete with the very best on the biggest possible stage.”
The FA have confirmed that Tuchel’s coaching staff; Anthony Barry, Henrique Hilario, Nico Mayer and James Melbourne have too signed two-year contract extensions until summer 2028.
Bullingham added that he is “delighted” to retain Tuchel and the wider coaching staff beyond this summer which he iterated was done now to prevent any media fake news stirring during the World Cup in relation to contract extensions.
“In Thomas, Anthony and the wider team, we have a perfect blend of English coaching and international expertise. Their full focus remains on doing as well as possible this summer, and by securing them early for 2028, we have taken away the potential distraction of contract renegotiations around the tournament.”
He proceeded to add that Tuchel “… was the right person for the job when he joined us for the World Cup campaign, and has only strengthened his reputation across the qualifiers. We know the players are right behind him, and the togetherness within the group is there for all to see.
“There is simply no better candidate available in world football. With his big-game experience, knowledge and passion, he gives the squad the very best chance for success – this summer and with the once-in-a generation EURO being hosted on these shores in two years’ time.”
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