Mark van Bommel has agreed to become Belgium’s new head coach, with a deal in place that will keep him in charge until June 2028.
The Dutchman is set to replace Rudi Garcia following Belgium’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
While contracts are yet to be signed, all parties have reached a full agreement, with the official announcement expected once the final paperwork is completed.
As reported by Fabrizio Romano on X on Wednesday, the transfer journalist confirmed the development, stating: “Mark van Bommel as new Belgium head coach, here we go!
“Deal in place until June 2028 for van Bommel, ready to replace Rudi Garcia.”
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Van Bommel takes on his first international managerial role after successful spells at club level.
The former Netherlands captain has previously managed PSV Eindhoven, VfL Wolfsburg and Royal Antwerp, where he guided the Belgian club to a historic league and cup double during the 2022–23 season.
Belgium will hope Van Bommel can guide the Red Devils into a new era as they begin preparations for UEFA Euro 2028 qualification and continue rebuilding the national team.
Belgium’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended in the quarter-finals, with the Red Devils showing flashes of quality before eventually falling short against Spain.
Van Bommel’s appointment represents a new chapter for Belgium as they look to build on the achievements of their golden generation while developing a team capable of competing among the world’s best.
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