“It's not normal” – the manager of Spain Luis de la Fuente fumes at the contract situation

Luis de la Fuente has proven to be one of the best international managers in world football at this current stage. Since his head coach in December 2022, he has led Spain to two titles: UEFA Nations League and Euro 2024.

It's a remarkable feat for de la Fuente, who now says he deserves a better contract situation. Currently, his current deal is due to expire at the end of the 2026 World Cup, although his salary is significantly lower than that of his predecessors.

Speaking to Cadena SER (via Marco), de la Fuente sent a very timely message to the Spanish Football Federation regarding his contract situation.

“It's not normal for a European champion to be without a contract. I don't know if the same thing happened with Luis Enrique… for me, it's not normal for a European champion to be out of contract. I had offers like 'and usually. What is not normal is that the reigning European champions, I don't know if it has ever happened in history, are without a contract. I have the same conditions as when I was promoted from the U21. .. It would have been right if he had signed the contract already.”

A new deal has already been agreed with de la Fuente, but because of the ongoing disorder at the Spanish Football Federationwas placed on the backburners. It remains to be seen whether these comments act as a catalyst.