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 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 an admirable job with little fanfare after succeeding Luis Enrique in the role that follows Spain's exit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Luis de la Fuente renews as national coach until 2028.
➡ RFEF bets on the continuity of its technician sfutbol Which pushed Spain to conquer the latest edition of the Eurocup and UEFA Europa League.
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– RFEF (@rfef) January 27, 2025
Having worked at RFEF in various youth team roles for nine years, de la Fuente stepped into the top job and provided almost immediate success, opting for a more balanced approach to the squad and easing in some of the bigger names.
He also put great faith in the youth with wingers Lamine Yamal and Neco Williams key to their success in Germany last summer.
Spain's next fixture comes in March when they face the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the League of Nations.
