THOMAS TUCHEL was officially named England manager in October 2024, following in the footsteps of Three Lions legend Gareth Southgate.The German tactician is currently in a relationship with Brazilian consultant Natalie Max — here’s everything you need to know.RexEngland manager Thomas Tuchel is in a relationship with Natalie Max[/caption]He was previously married to journalist SissiFollowing being appointed England manager, Thomas Tuchel said: “I am very proud to have been given the honour of leading the England team.“I have long felt a personal connection to the game in this country, and it has given me some incredible moments already.“To have the chance to represent England is a huge privilege, and the opportunity to work with this special and talented group of players is very exciting.“Working closely with Anthony [Barry] as my assistant coach, we will do everything we can to make England successful and the supporters proud.“I want to thank the FA, in particular Mark and John, for their trust and I am looking forward to starting our journey together.”Away from the beautiful game, Tuchel’s love life has been the subject of plenty of gossip.Who is Thomas Tuchel’s girlfriend Natalie Max?In 2009, Thomas married Sissi Tuchel (née Guerreiro) — a journalist with German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung.They had two daughters together — Emma and Kim.Sissi gave up her journalism career to support Thomas’ demanding football management responsibilities and raise their children.The family has lived in several countries due to Tuchel’s various managerial positions, including Germany, France and England.Tuchel and Sissi ultimately separated — she filed for divorce in April 2022, citing irreconcilable differences after 13 years of marriage.The split was described as amicable, with both parties committed to prioritising their daughters’ wellbeing.Following the separation from his wife, Tuchel embarked on a relationship with Brazilian consultant Natalie Max.A close friend told the Daily Mail: “Tuchel and Natalie are smitten with each other.“They’ve been dating since May and things are already getting serious between them.“Natalie flew to Sardinia to join Thomas on their first holiday and they’ve been spending a lot of quality time together in West London, where she lives with her two children and dog.“Tuchel is really lovely and has made Natalie’s friends feel welcome, he’s definitely in this for the long haul.”Natalie is 13 years younger than Tuchel.The mother of two children from a previous relationship works as a director at consulting agency Natexo.She tends to keep a low profile regarding her private lifeTuchel and Natalie were first publicly seen together in mid-2022, just a few months after he filed for divorce from his then-wife.They were spotted enjoying time on a yacht and in a private villa during a holiday in Sardinia.