Overview
- Multiple outlets report that talks between the Royal Spanish Football Federation and agent Álvaro Torres have run for about two months and are now close to a formal conclusion to extend Luis de la Fuente’s contract through the 2030 World Cup.
- The move follows de la Fuente’s recent run of trophies, including the 2023 Nations League, Euro 2024 and this summer’s World Cup win over Argentina in extra time at MetLife Stadium, which has strengthened the federation’s case for continuity.
- The federation expects de la Fuente’s core coaching staff to remain in place under the new agreement, offering stability after earlier post‑Euro 2024 changes such as the departure of assistant Pablo Amo.
- Spanish media report the renewal would include a significant pay rise that could place de la Fuente among the top five highest‑paid national coaches, but final financial details remain unconfirmed.
- Keeping de la Fuente until 2030 would let the RFEF plan for the logistical and sporting demands of co‑hosting with Morocco and Portugal and keep focus on immediate fixtures such as Spain’s Nations League match with England on September 26.