Gareth Southgate recently issued a statement clarifying his position regarding his return to football management, dispelling speculation linking him with Manchester United by confirming he will not accept any coaching roles over the coming year. His announcement followed ongoing rumor mill speculation surrounding Erik Ten Hag’s future following their challenging start to 2024/25 Premier League season which currently sees them at 14th position in Premier League standings.
Southgate remains unwavering in his decision to step away from football management despite widespread speculation within Manchester United’s boardroom and connections in Athens, seeking respite after serving with England National Team and seeking respite in football coaching duties at European Club Association events in Athens for at least another year – emphasizing rest and reflection as key parts of an effective managerial role. At one of those European Club Association events he stated his intentions clearly that coaching duties will cease, emphasizing rest as essential after fulfilling such an intense managerial role! At one such event in Athens he stated his intentions very firmly for at least another year by emphatically declaring at European Club Association event that at one such European Club Association event he stated his intent not only not coaching duties but rest as an important reflection role before undertaking another significant managerial role responsibilities such as that role of England National team manager! At that same European Club Association event held in Athens event he announced this decision after one such event took place there and stated this intention not coaching duties at least until next year!
Southgate’s decision was articulated against a backdrop of friends and associates linking him to the managerial post at Old Trafford. However, he has opted for a hiatus to recharge and contemplate his next career move, highlighting the need for personal time after the pressures and responsibilities of his recent job.
Gareth Southgate has taken an intentional pause from professional sport, prioritising his mental and physical wellness before considering any possible future roles.
Insider Confirms Southgate’s Stance on Career Break
Fabrizio Romano, widely respected for his knowledge in football transfer market matters, has confirmed Southgate’s statement regarding his professional future. According to Romano, Southgate is indeed retiring from coaching, with no talks ongoing between Manchester United or any other club and Southgate at present; this indicates his intention is simply taking some well-deserved rest and relaxation without further endeavors into coaching in near future.