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Thomas Tuchel Named England Manager: Signs £5m-a-Year Deal Until 2026 World Cup

Oct 15, 2024, 07:59 PM

Thomas Tuchel, the former manager of Chelsea and Bayern Munich, has agreed to become the new manager of the England national football team, succeeding Gareth Southgate. Tuchel has reportedly signed an 18-month contract worth around £5 million per year, which will run until the end of the 2026 World Cup. The contract includes a bonus for winning the 2026 World Cup. A press conference is scheduled at Wembley Stadium tomorrow for his official unveiling. Tuchel, who has won 11 trophies in his managerial career, including leading Chelsea to Champions League glory, will be England's first German-born manager. There is optimism that Tuchel can lead England to future success in major tournaments such as the World Cup and the European Championship.