Spain’s World Cup-winning manager is set to extend his contract after leading the national team to a run of major international titles.
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente is set to extend his contract with the national team and remain in charge until 2032, Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Raul Louzan announced on Wednesday.
The proposed agreement would keep De la Fuente at the helm through the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Spain will co-host with Portugal and Morocco. The tournament will also feature several matches in Latin America.
Speaking at the World Football Summit, Louzan said the decision to extend the coach’s contract was based on De la Fuente’s results, work and strong public support.
De la Fuente contract talks nearing completion
De la Fuente’s current contract is due to run until after Euro 2028, but the RFEF president said negotiations are now being finalised to secure the coach’s long-term future with Spain.
Louzan also indicated that the new agreement would improve De la Fuente’s financial terms and bring him closer to the level of some of the highest-paid international coaches.
“I have offered to extend his contract because he wasn’t in the top-10 coaches in economic conditions, and now he will be,” Louzan said.
“We are finalising the agreement so he will be with us for more years: he has been with us for 14 years and I want him to finish his career here,” he added.
De la Fuente’s successful Spain tenure
The 64-year-old took charge of the senior national team after Luis Enrique left following the 2022 World Cup.
De la Fuente had previously coached Spain’s Under-21 side before being promoted to lead the senior team.
Since taking charge, he has overseen a highly successful period for Spanish football, guiding the national team to the 2023 UEFA Nations League title and Euro 2024.
Spain subsequently secured the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina in the final to add the sport’s biggest international prize to De la Fuente’s record.
Spain looking ahead to 2030 World Cup
The proposed extension would give De la Fuente responsibility for Spain’s preparations for the 2030 World Cup, when the country will co-host football’s biggest international tournament.
Spain, Portugal and Morocco are scheduled to host the main tournament, while selected matches will take place in Latin America.
If completed, the new contract would allow De la Fuente to remain in charge throughout the 2030 World Cup cycle and potentially continue with Spain until 2032.