Former England manager Gareth Southgate has missed out on the chance to take charge of Poland after the Polish Football Association president confirmed he had rejected an offer from the player.
Southgate, 54, left the England team in July 2024 after the Three Lions’ humiliating defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final and has not played for a manager since. Having spent most of his career away from football, with reports suggesting he could retire permanently.
However, there were reports last week that สมัคร UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ Southgate’s representatives had contacted the Polish Football Association to express their interest in taking over as manager following Michal Probierz’s departure.
Probiertz came under heavy criticism for stripping Robert Lewandowski of the captaincy and leading the team to a 2-1 defeat to Finland in a World Cup qualifier. With Lewandowski even vowing to retire from international football if Probiertz was still in charge. Before the latter decided to step down.
However, Cesari Kuleska, president of the Polish Football Association, recently revealed that Southgate’s offer was not being considered.
“We have received an offer from him, but we have to understand the main point: no foreign coach can guarantee that we will go to the World Cup. If he can guarantee it, I will hire him immediately,” Kulesza said.
Kulesca also cited the case of former Portugal coach Fernando Santos. Who was appointed in 2023 but left after just nine months in charge, as an important lesson.
“Fernando Santos is a clear example. A great coach, a success, everyone applauds him, but in the end the results are disappointing and painful.”
Poland are planning to appoint Mazia Scorza. Currently coaching Urawa Red Diamonds in the Club World Cup, as their new manager. With Kulesza flying to the US for direct talks.