Former England national team manager Gareth Southgate has expressed that he may consider a new career path outside of football. Southgate stepped down from his role after England's defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
Following this decision, he was rumored to have connections to several clubs, including Manchester United, before Ruben Amorim was appointed. In a post on social media, Southgate stated that he is thinking about a potential career change.
Every morning I drove through the gates of St George’s Park, I had a responsibility to improve English football. This higher purpose kept me on track, gave me structure, made my life more fulfilling and is going to be extremely difficult to replicate. It’s why I’m not limiting my future options to remaining as a football coach. I’m not the only 50-something contemplating a change of direction.
Southgate served as the head coach of the England national team for a total of eight years, starting in 2016. Prior to that, he worked with England's U21 team from 2013 to 2016 and was the head coach of Middlesbrough from 2006 to 2009. If Southgate decides to leave football, this could mark his only managerial role in a club.
