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Rangnick extended as ÖFB team boss before World Cup start
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Rangnick extended as ÖFB team boss before World Cup start

From Die Presse · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ralf Rangnick has extended his contract as head coach of the Austrian national football team until the end of 2027.
  • The deal includes an automatic extension until the 2028 European Championship if Austria qualifies.
  • Four Austrian sponsors will contribute to Rangnick's annual salary of two million euros net.

Ralf Rangnick will continue as the head coach of the Austrian national football team beyond the upcoming World Cup, having signed a new contract that binds him until the end of 2027. The Austrian Football Association (ÖFB) confirmed the extension on Saturday.

I am very pleased that we can present this great news to our fans shortly before the start of the World Cup.

— Josef PröllChairman of the ÖFB Supervisory Board, commenting on Rangnick's contract extension.

The agreement includes a clause for an automatic extension until the 2028 European Championship should Austria successfully qualify for the tournament. Rangnick, who took over as ÖFB team chief in June 2022, was reportedly also courted by AC Milan for a sporting director role but ultimately chose to remain with the Austrian team.

It is an important signal for cohesion and common sporting goals. The clarity created now is of great importance, especially for the team.

— Josef PröllChairman of the ÖFB Supervisory Board, emphasizing the significance of the contract extension.

Rangnick's new contract will see him earn a net salary of two million euros annually, a significant increase from his previous earnings. Notably, four ÖFB sponsors, UNIQA, Raiffeisen, Sporteo, and IMMOunited, will collectively cover nearly half of his salary, demonstrating their commitment to the team's continued development under Rangnick.

It is clear that the ÖFB cannot compete financially with top international clubs. There were, and I want to emphasize this, also other factors that convinced Ralf Rangnick.

— Josef PröllChairman of the ÖFB Supervisory Board, explaining why Rangnick chose to stay despite financial considerations.

Josef Pröll, chairman of the ÖFB's supervisory board, expressed his satisfaction with the contract extension, calling it "great news" for the fans shortly before the World Cup. He highlighted the extension as an important signal of unity and shared sporting goals, emphasizing the clarity it provides for the team.

Austria and Ralf Rangnick - it just fits together.

— Josef PröllChairman of the ÖFB Supervisory Board, expressing confidence in the partnership.
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Originally published by Die Presse in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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