Gareth Southgate lands new role just five weeks after stepping down as England manager following eight years in charge

Gareth Southgate has finally decided on his future, as it was revealed that the former England manager will take on the role of technical observer at UEFA this season.

The Englishman resigned from his position as national team manager five weeks ago, after eight years in charge, following Sam Allardyce's exit in 2016.

Southgate, 53, was under contract until December 2024 but decided to step down following the disappointing defeat against Spain at the Euro 2024 final.

Confirming his resignation, he said: 'But it's time for change and a new chapter. Sunday's final in Berlin against Spain was my final game as England manager.'

His new chapter will include working closely with UEFA performance analysis in order to provide reports on every national team and club competition in Europe.

Former Manchester United and West Ham coach David Moyes will also take on a similar position.

Leading to the Hammers' first trophy in over 43 years in the 2022-23 campaign, Moyes saw his West Ham exit at the end of the next season after a heavy loss against Chelsea with five goals conceded.

The Scot followed with a statement confirming his desire to leave 'by mutual consent' after stating that he had enjoyed a 'terrific journey.'

Previously, the 61-year-old Scot recently joined talkSPORT as an analyst for the latest European Championship matches, alongside Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit and Everton star Ashley Young.

Meanwhile, it was rumoured that Gareth Southgate would join Match of the Day as a pundit, and the BBC was eager to secure him before his 60th anniversary.

He was seen as the ideal replacement for former Arsenal legend Ian Wright, who left the show at the end of the previous season.

The BBC sources said: 'Gareth is articulate, charming and popular with audiences. People will always want to listen to what he says.'

A job at the Match of the Day would mean a 90-minute drive to Salford for the former England head coach, from his £4million manor house outside Harrogate.

Previously, Daily Mail revealed that Southgate expanded his portfolio of properties by five new luxury apartments worth £2.4million, including three in Birmingham and two in London.

Now, the 53-year-old will begin a new chapter as a UEFA technical observer and will be tasked with reviewing games, with access to multiple camera angles alongside advanced data visualisation tools.

UEFA's technical observer team for the last season included ex-Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez, ex-Arsenal player Jack Wilshere, former England goalkeeper David James, and many more.