De la Fuente extends Spain contract to 2032
· Sports · BBC Sport
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has signed a contract extension keeping him in charge of the national team until 2032. The 65-year-old manager, who previously held a deal valid until 2028, is now set to lead the squad through the 2030 World Cup on home soil. Since replacing Luis Enrique in December 2022, de la Fuente has overseen 41 competitive matches, losing only twice. His tenure includes winning the 2024 European Championship and the 2022-23 Uefa Nations League, alongside a World Cup victory in July. Royal Spanish Football Federation president Rafael Louzan confirmed the extension, noting the coach's significant impact and popularity.
Why it matters
The extension secures long-term stability for the Spanish national team as it prepares to co-host the 2030 World Cup. It ensures continuity for a squad that has achieved major international success under de la Fuente's leadership.
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