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  "id": 19635715,
  "title": "Tuchel rules out club return, commits to England until 2028",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/tuchel-rules-out-club-return-commits-to-england-until-2028-19635715",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T10:30:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/tuchel-rules-out-club-return-commits-to-england-until-2028/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "England head coach Thomas Tuchel has firmly rejected the prospect of returning to club management, pledging his commitment to leading the Three Lions until the 2028 European Championship. As Gareth Southgate's successor, Tuchel signed a contract extension in February that ensures his tenure with the national team extends to Euro 2028, taking place in England. The former manager of Chelsea, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain declined to consider lucrative offers from major European clubs and emphasized his resolve to stay with England, citing unfinished business. Reports suggest that Manchester United are in preliminary discussions with US men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino regarding his potential replacement of Michael Carrick, with United reportedly needing to meet a £7 million release clause in Pochettino’s contract to secure his services. However, Tuchel clarified that his contract with England does not contain a release clause, reinforcing his resolve to remain at the helm of the national team until the completion of his agreement. Despite his dedication to England, Tuchel admitted to missing the intensity of club football, particularly the frequency of matches and the electric atmosphere of playing in front of large crowds. He lamented, \"I miss the 50 matches a season.\" Tuchel led England to the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in his inaugural major tournament as manager, following a series of European Championship final defeats under Southgate. The German coach, who previously managed Bayern Munich and Chelsea, believes there is still work to be done with the national team before he entertains another opportunity in club management. England are currently preparing for two crucial Nations League fixtures, hosting Croatia on Thursday and traveling to Spain to face reigning World Cup champions and group leaders on Sunday.",
  "summary": "England head coach Thomas Tuchel has ruled out an early return to club management, insisting he is committed to leading the Three Lions until Euro 2028. Read More: https://punchng.com/tuchel-rules-out-club-return-commits-to-england-until-2028/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Tuchel committed to England until Euro 2028",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/tuchel-committed-to-england-until-euro-2028-19605483",
        "published": "2026-11-12T04:34:42.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Tuchel committed to England until Euro 2028",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/tuchel-committed-to-england-until-euro-2028",
        "published": "2026-11-12T04:48:24.000Z"
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Tuchel committed to England until Euro 2028",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/tuchel-committed-to-england-until-euro-2028-19617627",
        "published": "2026-11-12T06:59:38.000Z"
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        "title": "Tuchel committed to England until Euro 2028",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/tuchel-committed-to-england-until-euro-2028-19620760",
        "published": "2026-11-12T07:34:07.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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