Mark van Bommel to be Belgium coach until 2028
Mark van Bommel is the new head coach of the Belgian national football team. He replaced Rudi Garcia after the World Cup. He will work with assistants Boudewijn Zenden, Maarten Martens, and Reinier Robbemond.
The Royal Belgian Football Association (KBVB) announced Mark van Bommel’s appointment. Van Bommel’s contract extends until the 2028 UEFA European Championship. He believes the team has a lot of potential. This change comes after Rudi Garcia left his position. Thibaut Courtois supported the new coach’s appointment.
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Highlights
Van Bommel's Appointment
Mark van Bommel has been named the head coach of the Belgian national football team.
Contract Duration
Van Bommel's contract extends through the UEFA European Championship 2028.
Rudi Garcia's Departure
Rudi Garcia was dismissed from his position after the World Cup.
Support from Courtois
Thibaut Courtois approved of Van Bommel's appointment.
Team Potential
Van Bommel believes the team has ‘enormous potential’.
Perspectives
- Mark van Bommel is the new head coach of the Belgian national football team.
- He will coach the team until the 2028 European Championship.
- Rudi Garcia previously held the position and was replaced.
- Mark van Bommel will be assisted by several other coaches.
Source NU.nl, RTL Nieuws, FAZ, Der Standard state his contract extends to 2028.
NU.nl, RTL Nieuws, FAZ, Der Standard
Source VRT NWS, RTBF state the appointment is for the current time.
VRT NWS, RTBF