Freshly elected as RFEF President, Rafael Louzan has promised a brand new contract for Spain coach Luis de la Fuente as his first transfer in cost.
De la Fuente’s contract at the moment runs till after the 2026 World Cup, however has grow to be some extent of debate, with the Euro 2024 winner reportedly sad together with his wages. He at the moment earns €1m per 12 months, however has not seen an enchancment since he signed his deal, regardless of his achievements.
“It’s a special occasion for me, but additionally for Spanish soccer. We’re starting a brand new time. My need is to not disappoint anybody, neither grassroots soccer nor the giants like Madrid and Barcelona.”
He promised swift motion on de la Fuente’s contract, telling Diario AS that “I’ll name him as we speak, and we are going to focus on his renewal quickly.”
In the meantime La Liga President Javier Tebas additionally waded into the matter, declaring that Louzan was his most well-liked candidate on account of his private relationship with him. He backed Louzan to proceed cooperating with La Liga in cost.
“From a private viewpoint, I needed Louzan to be the President. Let’s hope to proceed in the identical dynamic as with Rocha. Let’s hope to proceed with dialogue and discover options as we have now completed up to now with Rocha.”
One of many asterisks subsequent to Louzan is an ongoing court docket case. He’s going through a possible seven-year suspension from workplace on account of a conviction of prevarication whereas he was the President of the Pontevedra Metropolis Council.
“I’m not apprehensive about his attainable disqualification,” Tebas instructed the identical outlet. “I’m positive he surrounds himself with good folks and a very good group. I hope he’s the president. I’m apprehensive about all the things in regards to the Authorities, and I’m apprehensive that they’ll use theoretically impartial organisations to alter the democratic choice of the meeting.”