Anthony Barry Eyes Premier League Move Despite England Commitment
Anthony Barry remains part of Thomas Tuchel’s England staff after committing his future through Euro 2028, but the assistant coach is understood to be interested in taking his first Premier League head-coach position should a suitable vacancy emerge.
Why Barry’s situation matters for England and the Premier League
| Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Barry began working with Tuchel at Chelsea | January 2021 |
| He joined Tuchel at Bayern Munich | April 2023 |
| Time before joining England’s coaching group | 18 months later |
| Current England contract | Until Euro 2028 |
| Crystal Palace’s defeat at Brighton | 5-0 |
| Fulham’s opening winless sequence | Six matches |
Barry has become a longstanding member of Tuchel’s coaching team, first working alongside the German at Chelsea before accompanying him to Bayern Munich. He subsequently moved into the England set-up, where the staff have overseen a successful World Cup qualifying campaign.
The new agreement keeping Barry with England until the 2028 European Championship underlines his importance to Tuchel’s preparations. It does not, however, remove the prospect of a club opportunity changing his plans, with a number of Premier League sides currently weighing up their managerial situations.
Crystal Palace head coach Pierre Sage is under pressure only four months after taking charge, following a 5-0 loss to Brighton. Fulham’s Alvaro Arbeloa has also faced close scrutiny after his side failed to win any of their first six matches, although the 1-0 weekend victory over Hull City has provided a measure of relief.
Nottingham Forest are assessing Oliver Glasner’s position, while Newcastle’s Matthias Jaissle is experiencing a difficult spell. At Manchester United, Michael Carrick remains under examination after a six-game run without a victory.
United are expected to seek a more established appointment if they decide to replace Carrick. Antonio Conte has been strongly connected with the Old Trafford post, while Brighton coach Fabian Hurzeler and former Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann have also been mentioned among possible candidates.
What remains open
Barry will continue assisting Tuchel during England’s forthcoming international matches. Whether he remains through the full term of his deal may depend on the nature and timing of any Premier League approach in the weeks ahead.
