Ralf Rangnick Extends Austria Tenure Through Euro 2028

On 13 June 2026 the Austrian Football Association announced that head coach Ralf Rangnick has signed a new deal extending his tenure to at least June 2028, covering the UEFA Euro 2028 cycle. The extension follows weeks of speculation linking him to a director role at AC Milan.

Ralf Rangnick signs long-term deal with Austria until June 2028

The 67-year-old German previously managed Manchester United (2021-2022) before taking the Austria job on 29 April 2022. He led Austria to its first World Cup appearance in 28 years and secured Euro 2024 qualification, triggering an automatic contract extension tied to tournament progress.

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Rangnick’s tenure is overseen by the ÖFB supervisory board chaired by Josef Pröll, who also serves as federation president. Under Rangnick, Austria has played 45 matches, recording 27 wins, 10 losses and the remainder draws, reached the Euro 2024 round of 16 and qualified for the 2026 World Cup.

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The ÖFB said Rangnick will continue his successful journey with the national team, noting intensive, trust-based discussions that led to the extension. President Pröll thanked Rangnick, calling his decision a matter of the heart and emphasizing the timing’s signal of unity before the World Cup.

Rangnick extends Austria contract: will be manager until Euro 2028

Rangnick was in talks with AC Milan for a technical director position that would grant full sporting control, but negotiations collapsed in mid-June 2026 after owner Gerry Cardinale delayed decisions, leaving his demands unmet. He also turned down a 2024 approach from Bayern Munich to stay focused on Austria.

Ralf Rangnick signs long-term deal with Austria until June 2028

Sources vary on the contract’s precise end point: Reuters cites “at least until UEFA Euro 2028,” Gazzetta says “until 2028,” and Centre Devils adds “ending after the European Championships.” Only CryptoBriefing reports a salary-doubling offer, a detail not corroborated elsewhere.

Ralf Rangnick signs long-term deal with Austria until June 2028

Austria opens its 2026 World Cup campaign on Tuesday against Jordan at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, joining Argentina and Algeria in Group J. The extended contract positions Rangnick to guide the team through the tournament and the forthcoming Euro 2028 cycle.

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"Rangnick will continue the successful run with the Austrian national team and remain in his role with the Austrian Football Association at least until UEFA EURO 2028," — Austrian Football Association, official statement

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"Under Rangnick's leadership, the Austrian squad has developed exceptionally well both on the field and structurally in recent years and has established itself on the international stage." — Austrian Football Association, official statement

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"Special thanks go to Rangnick. The fact that he chose Austria demonstrates how important this project is to him. It truly is a matter of the heart." — Josef Pröll, President of the Austrian Football Association

Rangnick extends Austria contract: will be manager until Euro 2028

"The contract extension followed several months of intensive and trusting discussions." — Austrian Football Association, official statement

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