The England manager Thomas Tuchel has acquired a luxury villa in Sóller, it has emerged. The German coach joins Lionel Scaloni, who resides in Bunyola, as illustrious residents of Mallorca.
The England manager, Thomas Tuchel, has purchased a luxury villa in the Mallorcan town of Sóller, as reported by the Majorca Daily Bulletin. The acquisition is said to have been finalised following his appointment as coach of the British team on January 1, 2025. The 51-year-old German takes advantage of every gap in the football calendar to retreat to the island and disconnect from international pressure.
A retreat in the Serra de Tramuntana
The property, located in the picturesque valley of Sóller, offers the views and tranquility characteristic of the Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The high-end villa adds to the growing number of luxury residences acquired by sports personalities in Mallorca. Tuchel, who managed Bayern Munich until the summer of 2024, has found in the island the necessary peace to recharge between training camps and matches with the England team.
Scaloni, the other illustrious resident
He is not the only national coach who has chosen Mallorca as a home. The Argentine Lionel Scaloni regularly resides in Bunyola, a neighbouring town of Sóller. Scaloni, 47, met his wife, Elisa, a native of Mallorca, during his time as a player for Real Mallorca in 2009. Since then, the family has maintained their residence on the island, and the coach spends approximately half the year in the Balearic territory. The former professional player particularly appreciates the cycling infrastructure of the island and often rides the Mallorcan roads on his road bike in his free time.
Mallorca, a luxury destination for football stars
The island is establishing itself as a preferred destination for figures in global sports. The combination of climate, landscape, and privacy attracts elite coaches and players seeking a refuge away from the media spotlight. Tuchel and Scaloni will face each other this Wednesday in the second semi-final of the World Cup being held in the United States. A duel that, beyond the playing field, shares a Mallorcan connection that both celebrate in their free time. For the residents of Sóller and Bunyola, seeing these two coaches strolling through their streets or cycling along their roads has become a common sight. The next time Tuchel enjoys a coffee in the square of Sóller, local fans will know that, despite managing England, his heart rests in Mallorca.
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