Craig Bellamy has been appointed as the new Wales manager, signing a four-year contract. This marks the 44-year-old’s first senior management role, having previously served as part of Vincent Kompany’s coaching staff at Burnley. Bellamy expressed his honor and pride in leading his country, stating it was his ultimate dream.
Bellamy, a former Wales forward with 78 caps, will speak publicly about his new role on Wednesday. The Welsh FA (FAW) chief football officer, David Adams, praised Bellamy as the standout candidate in a thorough recruitment process. Bellamy had been considered for interim manager at Burnley when Kompany departed for Bayern Munich, but new Clarets boss Scott Parker expressed interest in retaining Bellamy on his staff.
Wales recently fell short of qualifying for the Euro 2024 tournament, losing to Poland in a penalty shootout. They will return to action in September for Nations League matches against Turkey and Montenegro. Fans are eager for improved results following recent friendly draws and losses.
Craig Bellamy, the new manager of the Welsh national team, poses for a photo.
Wales now has a new leader in Craig Bellamy, who has signed a four-year deal to guide the national team. This appointment marks a significant step in Bellamy’s career, as he takes on his first senior management position at the age of 44. The former Wales forward, who earned 78 caps for his country, is eager to lead his nation and will publicly address his new role on Wednesday.
Bellamy had been a part of Vincent Kompany’s coaching team at Burnley, but when Kompany moved to Bayern Munich, Bellamy chose to pursue his own path. He expressed his honor and pride in being chosen for this role, stating that leading Wales was his ultimate dream. The Welsh FA (FAW) chief football officer, David Adams, praised the appointment, highlighting Bellamy as the standout candidate in a rigorous recruitment process.
Wales recently fell short in their quest to qualify for Euro 2024, losing to Poland in a penalty shootout. They now look ahead to Nations League matches against Turkey and Montenegro in September. Fans are eager to see improved results, especially after recent friendly matches that ended in draws and losses. Bellamy has his work cut out for him, but with his passion and commitment, he is ready to bring success to Welsh football.