Overview
- Ralf Rangnick formally signed a contract extension with the Österreichischer Fußball-Bund that runs through 2028, an agreement announced on Sunday, June 14.
- ÖFB chairman Josef Pröll credited sponsors UNIQA, Raiffeisen, Sporteo and IMMOunited with providing financial support that made the deal possible and helped resolve negotiations.
- Austrian media reported the talks included a reported salary increase to about €2 million a year, a detail presented as part of negotiations but not as an official contract disclosure.
- Rangnick confirmed there had been contact with AC Milan during the process but said the club offered no clarity, and he prioritized keeping his existing staff and continuity for the team.
- Rangnick’s tenure since 2022 brought Austria to the Euro 2024 last 16 and secured World Cup qualification for the first time since 1998, and officials say the extension aims to preserve focus for the tournament and on longer-term projects such as team development and infrastructure.