In a surprising turn of events, Thomas Tuchel has addressed the swirling rumors regarding Mason Greenwood’s potential return to the England football team. After Greenwood's departure from Manchester United, fans have been eager to see where his career might head next.

Greenwood, who left Manchester United last summer for a reported £26.6 million to join Marseille, has made quite the impact in France, netting 22 goals and providing six assists in all competitions. However, it’s been a tumultuous few years for the 23-year-old, who hasn’t played a single match for United since January 2022 due to serious allegations that were later dropped.

With Greenwood aiming to change his international allegiance to Jamaica by obtaining a Jamaican passport, speculation about his future involvement with the England national team has ramped up. Nevertheless, Tuchel has made it clear that Greenwood is currently not in the plan.

At a recent press conference, Tuchel stated, "I have not spoken to him or his camp. My understanding was that he is trying to play for Jamaica, so we didn’t give it another thought. He is not in our thoughts for our team at the moment." This statement underscores that while Greenwood is navigating his choices, Tuchel is focused elsewhere.

Meanwhile, Jamaica’s head coach Steve McClaren has expressed disappointment at Greenwood’s hesitation to commit to the national team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Bermuda and Trinidad and Tobago. McClaren noted, "He’s taking his time over that, so it’s a little bit disappointing. But we have to respect that; he wants to concentrate on club football first."

The football world watches closely as Greenwood weighs his options, and while hopes for a swift commitment to Jamaica are still alive, Tuchel's comments suggest fans shouldn’t expect to see him back in an England shirt anytime soon.