- Bellamy, aged 44, is a former Wales captain with 78 international appearances.
- He will succeed Rob Page, who was recently dismissed after Wales failed to qualify for Euro 2024
- Bellamy was the top pick for the FAW, impressing officials during an interview last week.
- Bellamy’s first matches will be Wales’ Nations League games against Turkey and Montenegro in September.
- His primary objective will be to guide Wales through the 2026 World Cup qualification campaign.
Newsypeople- Craig Bellamy, the 44-year-old former Wales captain with 78 international caps to his name, has assumed the esteemed position of the Wales national football team’s new manager, securing a four-year agreement that extends until the year 2028.
Filled with immense pride and exhilaration, he eagerly anticipates the chance to lead his beloved homeland on this remarkable journey.
Craig Bellamy, having previously fulfilled the role of assistant coach at Anderlecht and Burnley, shall embark on his maiden voyage as a manager with Wales in September, assuming the helm for a duo of Nations League encounters against Turkey and Montenegro.
His paramount aim shall be to steer Wales triumphantly through the qualifying stages for the illustrious 2026 World Cup.
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) chose Bellamy as their preferred candidate for the position, highlighting his exceptional qualities and potential to guide the team to triumph, despite receiving interest from renowned figures such as Thierry Henry and Willy Sagnol.
Dr. David Adams, the FAW’s chief football officer, conveyed his unwavering faith in Bellamy’s abilities and the anticipation surrounding the forthcoming matches under his guidance.
Bellamy’s appointment signifies a momentous achievement in his coaching career, having narrowly lost the same position to Ryan Giggs in 2018.
Endowed with a profusion of expertise both on and off the field, Bellamy endeavors to imbue the national team’s performance with his erudition and fervor for the game.
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Craig Bellamy has signed a four-year deal as Wales manager ✅
— BBC Sport Wales (@BBCSportWales) July 9, 2024
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