Euro 2024-winning boss Luis de la Fuente could LEAVE Spain and has ‘already emailed rival FA to express interest’
SPAIN boss Luis de la Fuente is interested in becoming the next USA manager just after winning Euro 2024.
De la Fuente, 63, led the Furia Roja to a dominant triumph in Germany by winning all of their seven matches, including the final against England, to lift their fourth European title.
According to the Washington Post, though, the Spanish tactician is already looking for a new challenge ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
And the sensational report claims the ex-Spain Under-23 boss is looking to lead one of the upcoming competition’s co-hosts in the US national team.
So much so that the same source claims De la Fuente‘s representatives have emailed the US football association about his interest in the position.
The American national team is looking for a new head coach after Gregg Berhalter’s dismissal.
This comes after a dismal showing at Copa America that saw the Stars and Stripes getting eliminated in the group stage at home soil.
US chiefs are determined to put together a strong showing at the World Cup in the next two years and are looking for a “serial winner” to stand at the helm.
And that is why they have approached some big names for the dugout.
Among them was Liverpool legend Jurgen Klopp, who ended his stunning nine-year stint at Anfield in May.
However, Klopp has turned down the offer after claiming he wants a long break from football.
LAFC boss Steve Cherundolo has also been considered after an impressive two-year stint in Los Angeles.
De la Fuente has a contract with Spain until July 2026 and is expected to lead his country to the World Cup after his Euros success.
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague stated that despite leading La Roja to the Euro 2024 title and last year’s Nations League, De la Fuente’s wages are “very, very low”.
And the decision to contact the US is more likely to be about ensuring the Spanish FA “recognise his value”.
Balague added however, that De la Fuente’s fellow Spaniard, and Champions League-winning former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez, does have a firm interest in the role.