Tuchel says England contract has no release clause as he commits to Euro 2028

Thomas Tuchel has said his England contract does not contain a release clause and that he intends to remain in charge through Euro 2028, according to the Guardian. The head coach revealed that he had not included an exit provision when extending his deal earlier this year, while leaving open the possibility of staying beyond the European Championship.

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Tuchel said he had no intention of leaving and wanted to pursue the work still ahead with England. His comments set out his position on the national-team role without closing the door on an eventual return to club management. A Champions League winner with Chelsea in 2021, he acknowledged that there are parts of the club season he continues to miss.

The Guardian reported that his agreement does contain a separate performance-related provision that would have allowed the Football Association to dismiss him if England underperformed at the World Cup. That clause concerns the FA's position, rather than a route for Tuchel to leave for another job. England reached the semi-finals of the tournament before losing to Argentina.

Tuchel said FA chief executive Mark Bullingham and chief football officer Dan Ashworth had made their support clear in person during the summer. Their backing came early in the World Cup, while the performance clause was still active. He described that support as an expression of trust and spoke appreciatively about working with his players, staff and the officials overseeing the team.

Discussing the differences between international and club football, Tuchel said he missed the volume of matches and the moments immediately before kick-off. But he also recognised the demands of a club schedule that can involve playing every four days. His account reflected both his continuing attachment to club coaching and his stated wish to carry on with England.

His immediate ambitions remain winning the Nations League and the European Championship. Asked about continuing after Euro 2028, Tuchel indicated that he was open to different possibilities rather than announcing a further commitment. For now, his stated plan is to lead England into that tournament, with no release clause included in the extension he signed this year.