Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente has agreed a contract extension that keeps him in the job until 2032, according to heraldo.es. The renewal was reported on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, when De la Fuente was 65 years old. The Spanish outlet said the decision reflected his long service, noting he has spent 14 years within the federation's setup.
The news drew wide coverage in Spain. Lavanguardia.com described De la Fuente as a football star at 65, while El Mundo reported his new public profile with a line comparing his fame to walking down the street with Madonna. Diario AS framed the mood around the team's base in Las Rozas as World Cup fever.
On the financial side, heraldo.es reported that De la Fuente will receive a higher salary under the new deal. El Confidencial quoted him saying he does not place much weight on money, but considers the raise fair and necessary. No figures were given in the reports reviewed here.
De la Fuente's rise from federation coach to national team figurehead has made him one of the most visible names in Spanish football. The reports place his extension in the context of that status rather than any single match or tournament result.
What to watch next: whether the federation confirms the deal officially and sets out the terms, including the length and value of the contract.
