Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has signed a contract extension that will keep him in charge of the national team until 2030, AFA president Claudio Tapia has officially announced.
Speaking at a press conference alongside Scaloni, Tapia described the occasion as a special day for Argentine football and confirmed that the World Cup-winning manager would continue leading the Albiceleste.
Scaloni also expressed his gratitude to the AFA president and the federation for their continued trust, saying: "I'd like to thank the President and everyone at the AFA for trusting me. It's what we all wanted at this moment."
Appointed in 2018, Scaloni has enjoyed a remarkable spell in charge of Argentina, guiding the national team to three major international titles:
2022 FIFA World Cup
2021 Copa América
2024 Copa América
The contract extension also gives Scaloni the opportunity to make history by becoming the first manager to lead Argentina at three different FIFA World Cup tournaments.
