LONDON — Reports from various English media outlets suggest that Thomas Tuchel is poised to take over as the head coach of the England national football team. The former Bayern Munich manager is on the brink of being announced as the successor to Gareth Southgate.

Tuchel, who achieved notable success by winning the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021, has been seeking new opportunities since exiting his role at Bayern Munich at the conclusion of the last season. According to the BBC and other British news sources, he has tentatively accepted the position, which would make him the third non-English manager to lead the England team, following in the footsteps of Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello. However, the English Football Association has yet to issue any official confirmation regarding this development.

England captain Harry Kane, who previously played under Tuchel at Bayern, commented on the situation during an interview with Sky Sports, saying, “Until it’s officially announced, I can’t make any comments, but we must wait and see.” He praised Tuchel, describing him as a “fantastic coach” and a “fantastic person,” expressing confidence that the Football Association will reach out to him once further details become available.

Tuchel’s reputation among English fans is considerable, especially following his successful tenure at Chelsea, where he secured the prestigious Champions League trophy. Gareth Southgate’s resignation came after a disappointing result in the finals of the recent European Championship, where England fell short after previously leading the team to consecutive Euros finals and the semifinals of the 2018 World Cup.