Thomas Tuchel has committed his future to England after signing a new contract that will keep him in charge of the national team through to the end of Euro 2028, which will be hosted in the UK and Ireland, the Football Association confirmed on Thursday.
The German coach was appointed in January 2025 on a deal initially set to expire after this summer’s World Cup, with his previous agreement running only until the end of the 2026 tournament. His contract had been due to conclude following the upcoming World Cup.
However, after an impressive qualifying campaign and amid speculation linking him with the Manchester United job, FA officials moved swiftly to secure his long-term future.
“I am very happy and proud to extend my time with England,” said the 52-year-old former Chelsea manager. “It is no secret that I have loved every minute of working with the players and coaches, and I cannot wait to lead them into the World Cup.”
FA chief executive Mark Bullingham said the extension brings “clarity and full focus” ahead of the tournament.
“We know the players are fully behind him, and the unity within the squad is clear for everyone to see,” Bullingham said. “By agreeing this deal through to 2028 now, we have removed the potential distraction of contract discussions during a major tournament.”
Tuchel had previously been mentioned as a possible long-term successor to former Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim, despite an improvement in results under interim manager Michael Carrick. But by signing a new England contract, Tuchel appears to have ended speculation about a potential post-World Cup move to Old Trafford.
