Gareth Southgate, England manager is said to be on verge of signing a 2-year extension of his contract that would allow him to lead the Three Lions into Euro 2024.
According to The Telegraph, Southgate’s improved deal with the Football Association could see the 51-year-old pocket a further £5million in bonuses, including a £2m pay rise if he wins next year’s World Cup.
That pay rise would see Southgate match former England boss Fabio Capello’s record-breaking salary of £6m-per-year when he was in charge of the national team from 2007-2012.
Gareth Southgate is believed to be on the brink of negotiating a new extension for his contract with England
Southgate is a major change agent in England since he took the position in 2016.
Since 2016, Southgate has been a success in the Three Lions hot spot, leading England to Euro 2020’s final this summer and the semi-finals of the World Cup in Russia three years later.
The former Middlesbrough boss has been in negotiations over recent weeks with FA technical director John McDermott, and confidence is high that an announcement can be made soon. FA refused to comment.
Southgate seems to be focused on his immediate task, which is to qualify for the next World Cup. This is before any extension announcements.
If they win their two qualifying matches, which begin tonight at Wembley against Albania, then they can accomplish this feat. Next up, they will face San Marino’s minnows on Monday.
He was instrumental in guiding England to the World Cup semifinal and Euro 2020 final at Wembley.
Southgate led England’s remarkable turnaround since his 2016 permanent takeover.
After a humiliating loss to Iceland at Euro 2016, Southgate’s England are now No. 5 in FIFA’s World Rankings.
Southgate’s assistant Steve Holland has a new contract. Holland, who was formerly the coach of Chelsea, is a crucial member in the backroom and responsible for tactical decisions.
Southgate would have 13 years of football association experience if he signs his new contract. That includes stints in elite development as well as Under-21 manager.
Southgate’s new deal will take him to the Euro 2024 campaign, to be played in Germany, and if he wins next year’s World Cup he could match Fabio Capello’s (right) salary of £6m a year
Southgate will have the responsibility of bringing out England’s best talent stars.
The Eight Years of Sir Bobby Robson as Three Lions’ boss will equal his efforts between 1982 and 1990. Meanwhile, tonight Sven Goran Eriksson is on the same level for England games managed (67).
Walter Winterbottom and Sir Alf Ramsey have more England international matches, while Capello’s win rate is higher.
Southgate will bring out the best of a talented and growing group of youngsters. With it being hoped that Bukayo Saka, Mason Mount, and Phil Foden can take England to the Euro 2024 major trophy, Southgate is the right man for the job.