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Rangnick Extends Austria Deal to 2028, Salary Doubled

6/14/2026

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Ralf Rangnick signed a contract extension with the Austrian Football Association until June 2028, covering Euro 2028.
The OFB offered to double his salary to keep him after he turned down a technical director role at AC Milan.
Under Rangnick, Austria qualified for the 2026 World Cup, its first in 28 years, and reached Euro 2024’s Round of 16.
The supervisory board approved the extension unanimously, with president Josef Pröll praising his commitment to the project.

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Ralf Rangnick signed a contract extension with the Austrian Football Association until June 2028, covering Euro 2028.
The OFB offered to double his salary to keep him after he turned down a technical director role at AC Milan.
Under Rangnick, Austria qualified for the 2026 World Cup, its first in 28 years, and reached Euro 2024’s Round of 16.
The supervisory board approved the extension unanimously, with president Josef Pröll praising his commitment to the project.