Which managers might be free in the summer?

Premier League Managers Set to Be Free (June 2026)

Oliver Glasner – Crystal Palace

• Confirmed to leave at the end of the season.

• Reportedly informed the club in October that he wouldn’t extend.

Marco Silva – Fulham

• Contract expires this summer.

• Has been with Fulham since 2021 and guided them to their best PL finish.

Andoni Iraola – Bournemouth

• Deal set to expire in June.

• Previously linked to top clubs (Liverpool, Man Utd, Chelsea, Spurs).

Managers Likely to Be Available After the 2026 World Cup

Thomas Tuchel’s contract with England ends after this summer’s World Cup

Thomas Tuchel – England

• On an 18-month deal, set to expire in July 2026.

• Open to extension but undecided.

Mauricio Pochettino – USA

• Co-hosting nation’s coach until tournament conclusion.

• Free agent once World Cup ends.

Didier Deschamps – France

• Contract ends after the 2026 World Cup.

• Successor speculation includes Zinedine Zidane.

Out-of-Work or Recently Departed Managers (as of early 2026)

Zinedine Zidane won three Champions League titles in his time as Real Madrid boss

Gareth Southgate

• Left England after Euro 2024 final loss.

• Linked to Man Utd job, but not actively seeking a return yet.

Xabi Alonso

• Departed Real Madrid after less than 8 months.

• Impressive win ratio (24 wins in 34 matches).

Zinedine Zidane

• Out of work since 2021, expected to be France’s next manager.

Enzo Maresca

• Recently departed Chelsea.

• Previously highly rated at Leicester City.

Ange Postecoglou

• Former Tottenham boss.

• Known for attacking football but left Spurs mid-season.

Edin Terzic

• Left Borussia Dortmund.

• Young, tactical mind who could return soon.

Joachim Löw

• Out of work since leaving Germany post-Euros 2021.

• Yet to take another role.

Potential for Movement Post-Tournament

A busy managerial carousel is expected this summer, especially due to:

• Contract expiries in top clubs

• Post-World Cup shakeups (international and club level)

• Underperforming sides in major European leagues and tournaments

This opens up opportunities at clubs like:

• Manchester United (Carrick’s deal ends in June)

• Crystal Palace, Fulham, Bournemouth

• Potentially Tottenham (Frank under pressure)

• And major national teams (France, England, USA)

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