Southgate not rushing back into coaching job, reiterates decision to leave England
Former England manager Gareth Southgate has said he is in no rush to return to coaching after stepping down as England manager at the end of Euro 2024 in July, having led the team to a second successive European runner-up finish.
Southgate said: “People know I need time to recharge and enjoy life off the pitch, so I don’t want to rush anything. I want to make the best decision. I have had many opportunities and offers in the past. I am quite open about the future, even things that are not related to football. But now I want to take time to recharge and regroup before talking about it again.
Previously, there were strong rumors that Southgate was the frontrunner to become Manchester United’s new manager towards the end of last season, with Erik ten Hag’s future still uncertain. And now, the news has resurfaced again after United’s unimpressive start to the new season.
On the vacant permanent England manager’s position, Southgate said: “We have given people hope and we have to get England back on the football map and we have consistently maintained our standards at the top of the world. I think it’s the right time for a change. You’ve seen that change gives hope for the future and I’m happy with that. After eight years at the https://ufabet999.app club, which is a long time, I’m looking for a new challenge.”
“It’s been a great eight-year journey, it’s been an honour to work with so many great players. We want to finish the last piece. It would be perfect if we could win the final. I’m sure this team will be successful in the future,” the former England boss concluded.