Luis de la Fuente has been rewarded for guiding Spain to Euro 2024 success with a two-year contract extension.
The 63-year-old’s previous deal was due to expire after the 2026 World Cup but he is now tied to the Spanish Football Association (RFEF) until the end of Euro 2028.
De la Fuente has done a remarkable job with little fanfare after succeeding Luis Enrique in the role following Spain’s round-of-16 exit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
🇪🇸 Luis de la Fuente renueva como seleccionador nacional hasta el año 2028.
➡️ La RFEF apuesta por la continuidad del técnico de la @SEFutbol que ha llevado a España a la conquista de la última edición de la Eurocopa y de la UEFA Nations League.
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— RFEF (@rfef) January 27, 2025
Having worked for the RFEF in various youth team roles for nine years, De la Fuente stepped up to the top job and delivered almost instant success, opting for a more balanced team approach and easing out some big names.
He also placed great faith in youth with wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams key to their success in Germany last summer.
Spain’s next fixtures come in March when they face the Netherlands in a two-legged Nations League quarter-final.
