Spain Renews Contract of Euro Winning Coach Luis de la Fuente Until 2028
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Synopsis
Spain has confirmed the extension of their successful head coach Luis de la Fuente's contract until 2028, ensuring his leadership in upcoming major football tournaments, including the UEFA Nations League and the FIFA World Cup.
Key Takeaways
- Luis de la Fuente's contract extended to 2028.
- Leads Spain in major tournaments like UEFA Nations League and FIFA World Cup.
- Public announcement set for Monday at Ciudad del Futbol.
- Achieved historic victories since his appointment.
- Acknowledged as one of the best coaches globally.
Madrid, Jan 27 (NationPress) Spain has decided to extend the contract of their European Championship winning head coach Luis de la Fuente until 2028.
This extension means the 63-year-old will guide the national team in significant tournaments, including the UEFA Nations League finals, the FIFA World Cup in 2026, and the European Championships scheduled for June 2028 in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
“The RFEF is dedicated to the ongoing relationship with the coach who brought Spain victory in the last European Championship and the UEFA Nations League,” the federation stated on X.
The formal announcement of the renewal will take place on Monday at the Ciudad del Futbol. The president of the RFEF, Rafael Louzan, will join the renewed national coach and his staff during the official event.
De la Fuente was appointed to lead Spanish football in 2022. Since then, he has secured the first Nations League title in the Netherlands two years ago and last summer's European Championships in Germany, earning a wave of admiration and respect from football enthusiasts and experts alike. His accolades include nominations for the best coach in the world at FIFA's The Best awards and at the Ballon d'Or gala, as well as the best coach award from the International Federation of Football History and Statistics.
De la Fuente Castillo enjoyed a professional playing career with esteemed clubs like Sevilla FC, Deportivo Alaves, and Athletic Club, where he celebrated victories in the League, Cup, and Super Cup, in addition to representing the national team at the Under-18, Under-21, and Olympic levels.
After retiring from professional play, he focused on coaching upcoming talents in various Spanish football divisions, which facilitated his advancement within the RFEF as a coach at different national team levels, culminating in successes at the European Under-19 (2015), Under-21 (2019) championships, a gold medal at the Mediterranean Games (2018), and a silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
