Belgique : C’est fini pour Rudi Garcia
Rudi Garcia's time as manager of the Belgian national team is coming to an end. The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) announced on Monday that the French coach will leave his post when his contract expires on July 31.
Appointed in February 2025 to succeed Domenico Tedesco, the former coach of Lille, Olympique de Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais will have led the Red Devils for eighteen months.
Under his leadership, Belgium reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, before losing to Spain (2-1), the eventual world champions.
In a statement, Rudi Garcia explained that this separation resulted from a joint decision with the Belgian federation.
“After consulting with the RBFA, we have decided not to extend the excellent adventure we have had together over the past 18 months. I am leaving Belgium in League A of the UEFA Nations League and among the eight best teams in the world,” he said.
The 62-year-old coach also wanted to thank everyone who had supported him during his tenure: "I would like to thank my fantastic players, sporting director Vincent Mannaert, and the fans who supported us throughout this World Cup. I wish Belgium much success in continuing this generational transition that I was proud to help initiate."
This departure marks a new stage for the Red Devils, who are now in search of a coach capable of continuing the renewal of the squad and preparing for the next international competitions.
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