Overview
- The Real Federación Española de Fútbol’s board approved the extension unanimously, which took place on Monday, Sept. 21, at the federation’s Ciudad del Fútbol in Las Rozas.
- The six-year term ties De la Fuente to Spain through the Euro 2028 cycle, the 2030 World Cup that Spain will co-host, and Euro 2032 while he also prepares for immediate Nations League fixtures.
- De la Fuente’s mandate rests on a strong recent record: 38 wins, 10 draws and 2 losses in 50 matches as senior coach and tournament victories in the 2023 Nations League, Euro 2024 and the 2026 World Cup.
- Spanish media report a significant salary rise that would place him among the best-paid national coaches at an estimated €4–5 million gross per year, though the RFEF has not confirmed figures.
- The federation also renewed futsal coach Jesús Velasco to 2029 and framed both moves as organizational stability measures meant to support long-term planning, player development and succession inside the RFEF.