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Middlesbrough legend Gareth Southgate makes decision on return to club management

Sir Gareth Southgate has cast doubt on ever returning to management, revealing he has not even visited a football stadium in nearly 18 months.

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 2:33 PM
Middlesbrough legend Gareth Southgate makes decision on return to club management
Key Things to Know
  • Gareth Southgate stated he does not envision returning to club management or the Premier League.
  • The 56-year-old revealed he has not attended a match at a football stadium in nearly 18 months.
  • Southgate explained he lost enjoyment toward the end of his England reign and seeks a different life phase.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Middlesbrough manager and England boss Sir Gareth Southgate has ruled out returning to club management, specifically dismissing a comeback to the Premier League. Speaking on the Amol Rajan Connection podcast, the 56-year-old revealed that he does not see a scenario where he returns to top-level coaching and noted he has not visited a football ground in nearly 18 months.

Southgate stepped down from managing England following their defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final. He explained that he stopped enjoying the role toward the end of his tenure, stating that he is not interested in managing merely for survival or salary and desires a different phase of life.

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