Sarina Wiegman Extends Contract as England Women's Head Coach Until 2027
The extension comes after Wiegman led England to the European Championship title and the World Cup final, and won the FIFA Best women's coach of the year award for the fourth time.
- Sarina Wiegman, England Women's head coach, has extended her contract through to the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
- Wiegman's assistant coach, Arjan Veurink, has also extended his contract until 2027.
- Wiegman led England to European Championship glory in 2022 and to the final of the 2023 World Cup.
- Wiegman's new contract is believed to make her one of the best-paid coaches in the women’s game, with a salary comparable to that of Emma Hayes, who will reportedly earn £1.3million-a-year when she takes charge of the USA in the summer.
- The contract extension comes a day after Wiegman won the FIFA Best women's coach of the year award for the fourth time.