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– Former Schalke, Spartak Moscow and RB Leipzig boss Domenico Tedesco has been appointed Belgium head coach.
Domenico Tedesco is the new head coach of our Devils. Good luck, coach! 🤝🇧🇪 #DEVILTIME pic.twitter.com/KeHHPbVpB3
— Belgian Red Devils (@BelRedDevils) February 8, 2023
– The 37-year-old, who was born in Italy but also holds German citizenship, has signed a contract until after the 2024 European Championship.
– He replaces Roberto Martinez, who stood down after six years in charge following Belgium’s group-stage exit at the World Cup in Qatar.
Also Read: Martinez resigns as Belgium manager after shocking World Cup exit
– “It is a great honour to be the new head coach of Belgium,” said Tedesco.
– “I’m really looking forward to the task and I’m extremely motivated. I had a very good feeling right from the first conversation.”
– Tedesco’s first match in charge is a Euro 2024 qualifier against Sweden in Stockholm on 24 March.
Official, confirmed. Domenico Tedesco signs as Belgium national team head coach to replace Roberto Martinez 🚨🇧🇪 #Belgium
Contract signed as he will take care of Belgium NT at least until the Euros. pic.twitter.com/Khp757qrkP
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 8, 2023
