FA says approaches for Sarina Wiegman will be ‘100% rejected’

FA says approaches for Sarina Wiegman will be ‘100% rejected’

Football Association (FA) chief executive Mark Bullingham has said any approaches for England manager Sarina Wiegman would be “100% rejected”. 

Sarina Wieman was appointed in 2021 and has let England to a Euro win, Finalissima win and the 2023 Arnold Cup win. She has now led England to the final of the World Cup. The Lionesses will face Spain on Sunday. 

She is the first coach to take two countries to a World Cup final, having led the Netherlands there in 2019. 

“It is not about money. We are very happy with her and feel she is happy,” Bullingham said.

It’s believed USA manager Vlatko Andonovski will step down after the team exited the World Cup in the Round of 16 and the USWNT want Wiegman to replace him. 

“We’ve seen lots of rumours, and she is a special talent – we know that. From our side, she’s contracted through until 2025

Mark Bullingham

“We’ve seen lots of rumours, and she is a special talent – we know that. From our side, she’s contracted through until 2025,” said Bullingham.

“She’s doing a great job. We’re obviously huge supporters of her and hopefully she feels the same way. She’s someone we’d like to have with us for a very long time.”

England will play Spain on Sunday at 11:00 BST at Stadium Australia. 

Asked whether there had been discussions with Wiegman over a new contract, Bullingham said: “We’ve always said we’d get to it after a tournament. We had good conversations after the Euros.

“There will be an appropriate time to do it. We’ve got a bit of time. She’ll want to have a decent holiday after this.”