Sarina Wiegman extends England contract through Euro 2029

Summarised from 6 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 11:14 · Archive

Sarina Wiegman has signed a contract extension to remain England Women head coach until the end of Euro 2029. Her previous deal was due to expire at the end of the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. The extension gives her the opportunity to lead England to three consecutive European Championship titles after winning Euro 2022 and Euro 2025.

Wiegman took charge of England in September 2021. She has reached five consecutive major tournament finals with the squad, winning two Euros titles and reaching a World Cup final in 2023, when England lost to Spain. Before joining England, she won the Euros with her native Netherlands in 2017.

The i Paper reports this is understood to be the biggest contract that has ever been offered to a Lionesses head coach. The extension has come as a surprise in some quarters, with some in the Lionesses camp having expected the World Cup to mark the natural end of a cycle for Wiegman.

FA CEO Mark Bullingham described Wiegman's impact on English football as immense. Player Keira Walsh publicly expressed her hope that Wiegman would continue, saying after England's first-leg World Cup play-off win over Greece: 'I think everyone in England would love her to stay'.

Wiegman said she is so happy to continue with the squad and cannot think of a better job in football. She said working for the FA excites her every day and she has a strong desire to see what more England can achieve together. She stressed her main concern right now is absolutely the World Cup and helping the squad realise their potential in the years to come.

England must first qualify for the World Cup by winning a two-leg playoff against Ukraine, for which they are described as heavy favourites. The i Paper notes that a major challenge after next summer's World Cup will be regenerating a new-look England, with Lucy Bronze set to play her final major tournament. Several players including Jill Scott, Ellen White, Fran Kirby and Mary Earps have already retired from the squad during Wiegman's tenure.

How it is being reported

• England Women boss Wiegman signs new deal through to Euro 2029England Women boss Sarina Wiegman will lead the Lionesses through to the end of Euro 2029 after signing a new two-year contract extension.Sky Sports · 19 Oct, 11:12
• England manager Wiegman signs contract extensionSarina Wiegman says she "cannot think of a better job in football" as she commits to staying on as manager of the Lionesses until after Euro 2029.BBC News · 19 Oct, 11:08
• Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman signs surprise new deal – leaving two big questionsEngland Women's manager will lead the charge for a third successive Euros triumphThe i Paper · 19 Oct, 11:02
• 'Best job in football': Sarina Wiegman signs new England contract extensionInfluential head coach will continue to lead the Lionesses through Euro 2029Evening Standard · 19 Oct, 11:00
• Sarina Wiegman signs Lionesses contract extension until end of Euro 2029The Dutchwoman has extended for a further two years beyond next summer’s Women’s World CupIndependent Sport · 19 Oct, 11:00
• Sarina Wiegman signs contract extension to stay as England women head coach until 2029Wiegman says she ‘cannot think of a better job in football’ She can target three Euros wins in a row with Lionesses Sarina Wiegman has extended her contract to continue as the head coach of England’s women for Euro 2029. Her deal was due to expire after next summer’s World Cup and this gives her the chance to lead the Lionesses to three European championship titles in a row. Wiegman, who took on the role in September 2021 , also led her native Netherlands to Euros glory in 2017 and has reached the final of the past five major tournaments, twice finishing as a World Cup runner-up. Continue…The Guardian · 19 Oct, 11:00

In this story: Sarina Wiegman · England Women · Netherlands · Football Association · Keira Walsh · Ukraine · Brazil

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