Chelsea Boss Thomas Tuchel Finally Speaks on Taking Charge as Man United Manager

• Thomas Tuchel is believed to be Manchester United's No.1 target for the Old Trafford permanent managerial job
• The German emerged as a top candidate for the role following Chelsea's recent crisis occasioned by the sanctioning of Roman Abramovich
• However, Tuchel has appeared to play down the United speculation, insisting he is happy at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has broken his silence over speculation he could dump the Blues and take up the Old Trafford role.

Tuchel has continually been linked with the Man United managerial job in the wake of Chelsea's financial crisis.

The west London club were recently dealt a blow after embattled owner Roman Abramovich was slapped with sanctions by the UK government.

The development is believed to have plunged Tuchel's future with Chelsea into uncertainty, with United being urged to swing into action and snap him up.

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Thomas Tuchel breaks silence on dumping Chelsea for rivals Man United

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Following United's recent elimination from the Champions League, the club have been predicted to kick off their hunt for a permanent manager in earnest.

Current interim boss Ralf Rangnick is expected to step down at the end of the season to take up a consultancy role at Old Trafford thereby paving way for a new manager to come in.

Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino and Ajax's Erik ten Hag have for the longest time been backed as strong favourites to take charge at the Theatre of Dreams.

However, Tuchel's recent links to the Manchester outfit have complicated the matrix for the two managers.

Thomas Tuchel speaks on taking charge at Man United

While addressing rumours on a possible switch to Man United, Tuchel attempted to play down the speculation as he insisted he is happy at Chelsea.

"Do you feel me less committed or involved with this club? Absolutely not," Metro UK quoted Tuchel saying ahead of Chelsea's FA Cup clash with Middlesborough.

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"I love to work for Chelsea and this club has everything it needs to make me happy," he added.

Tuchel has about two years left on his current contract at Stamford Bridge, with his deal set to expire in 2024.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported Thomas Tuchel has admitted Chelsea's Champions League quarter-final fixture will be " a big challenge."

The Blues were pitted against Real for the second successive season after the Friday, March 18, draw in Switzerland.

Tuchel's charges came out on top during the last meeting between the two sides and went on to win the European trophy.