Spain set to make Luis de la Fuente one of the world’s highest-paid international managers

The Spanish Football Federation plans to extend Luis de la Fuente’s contract until 2030, with a substantial pay rise that would place him among the five best-paid national-team managers in world football.

De la Fuente has guided Spain to Nations League, European Championship and World Cup titles since taking charge of the national side in 2022.

According to Cadena SER, the new agreement will include a significant salary increase. Official sources who spoke to the radio station said the deal would lift De la Fuente into the global top five, while remaining in line with the federation’s budget and the financial resources of other national associations.

Some minor financial details are still being finalised, with the agreement expected to be announced in the coming days.

De la Fuente’s salary is expected to be between 4 and 5 million euros gross per season. Negotiations began in August and cover both the contract extension and the sizeable increase following his World Cup victory. The Spain manager has also asked for salary increases for members of his coaching staff.

The current list of the world’s highest-paid national-team managers is led by Carlo Ancelotti, who is in charge of Brazil. Mauricio Pochettino of the United States, Thomas Tuchel of England, Roberto Martinez of Portugal, Fabio Cannavaro of Uzbekistan and Zinedine Zidane of France also feature among the leading earners.

Reports indicate that De la Fuente’s new salary will not match the earnings of Ancelotti or Tuchel, but it will still rank among the five highest salaries in international management.

The improved terms are intended to reflect De la Fuente’s achievements, including Spain’s second star in its history. The federation considers the new contract recognition of a manager who has overcome every challenge placed before him and established himself as the right coach to lead this generation of Spanish players.

De la Fuente is expected to remain in charge of Spain at the 2030 World Cup. The tournament carries particular significance for the country, both because Spain will seek to defend its title and because it will be one of the host nations.