Craig Bellamy as been named Wales National Football Team Head Coach Until the year 2028.
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) announced on Tuesday that Craig Bellamy has been appointed as the new head coach of the Wales national football team.
Bellamy takes over from Rob Page, who was dismissed after Wales’ unsuccessful Euro 2024 qualification campaign.
The 44-year-old former Liverpool, Newcastle, and Wales striker departs Burnley, where he served as assistant under former manager Vincent Kompany during their Premier League relegation last season.
“I will give my full commitment to develop this team and I am passionate to bring continued success into Welsh football,” Bellamy told the FAW website.
“I can’t wait to get started with our Nations League games in September,” he added.
The FAW’s chief football officer, Dr. David Adams, said: “I am absolutely delighted to announce Craig as our new head coach.
“We undertook a thorough recruitment process for the new men’s national team head coach and Craig was identified as the standout candidate.
“We are all looking forward to the Nations League games and working with Craig to deliver success for Welsh Football.”
Burnley chairman Alan Pace added: “I want to thank Craig for all his hard work during his time at Burnley and wish him the best for his new position as Wales manager.
“Craig has been a very important part of our wonderful journey the last two years. I’ve admired his leadership, knowledge and passion.”
Page led Wales to First World Cup in 64 Years in 2022, Euro 2020 Second Round, Falls Short in Euro 2024 Bid.
Following these achievements, he presided over one of Wales’ most humiliating moments: a goalless draw against Gibraltar in a friendly, followed by a crushing 4-0 defeat by Slovakia.
Wales’ upcoming fixture marks the start of their Nations League campaign against Turkey on September 6, to be followed by an away match against Montenegro three days later.
