Thomas Tuchel has ruled himself out of the running for the Manchester United manager’s position.
The former Bayern Munich and Chelsea coach was reportedly among the candidates being considered by United if they decide to replace Erik ten Hag.
A post-season review is still ongoing, and Ten Hag has not yet been informed if he will be given a third season at Old Trafford.
It is understood that Tuchel met with United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in France. However, the 50-year-old German, who has also managed Borussia Dortmund and Paris St-Germain, wishes to take a break following his departure from Bayern at the end of last season.
United have been linked with several potential managers if they decide to make a change, including former Chelsea and Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino, Brentford’s Thomas Frank, and Graham Potter.
England manager Gareth Southgate has also been heavily linked and attended Sir Dave Brailsford’s 60th birthday celebrations earlier this year.
However, United’s first pre-season friendly is scheduled for the day after the Euro 2024 final, and Southgate’s contract with the Football Association runs until the end of the year.