Spain coach De la Fuente gets new deal after World Cup success
Spain's World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente is to sign a new contract keeping him in the role until 2032, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) announced on Monday."Luis de la Fuente will extend his contract through the next two European Championships, in 2028 and 2032, as well as the 2030 World Cup," the RFEF said in a statement.
Spain's World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente will sign a new contract extending his tenure until 2032, according to the Spanish football federation (RFEF). The 65-year-old previously managed the national team from 2022 after replacing Luis Enrique. De la Fuente's recent successes include leading Spain to Euro 2024 glory, securing the 2023 UEFA Nations League title, and winning the World Cup in 2022.
Rafael Louzan, chair of the RFEF's board of directors, praised de la Fuente as the most successful head coach in national team history and emphasized the need for his long-term future with the federation. Spain begins their post-World Cup campaign by traveling to England on September 26 for their first match since lifting the trophy, followed by games against Croatia and the Czech Republic.
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