England have contacted Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti ahead of Thomas Tuchel's appointment

Earlier this week, England confirmed the appointment of Thomas Tuchel as their new coach. The former Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager will take up the role from 2025, and although he is considered an excellent pick-up, it seems that he was not the first choice of the English Football Association.

Pep Guardiola has been linked with the role in recent weeks, while former Barcelona player Gary Lineker has now revealed that Carlo Ancelotti was also on the English FA's radar. Marco.

“It was confirmed that in the summer they spoke with Pep Guardiola and, as far as I know, also with Ancelotti.”

In 2023, Ancelotti turned down the chance to manage Brazil, while extending his Real Madrid contracted in the process. It is highly likely that he will end his career once his time at the Santiago Bernabeu is over, so it is not surprising that he has shown little interest in managing England.