Rob Page has been rewarded for his fine work as Wales manager with a new four-year contract.
The former defender, who won 41 caps for Wales, took charge of his country on an interim basis when then manager Ryan Giggs was arrested in November 2020.
Page was then handed the full-time role with a contract until the end of the 2022 World Cup, when Giggs stepped down in June 2022.
Page has enjoyed a productive time in charge and led Wales to qualification for this winter’s World Cup with a 1-0 win over Ukraine in a play-off in June.
Wales – who will compete in the tournament for the first time in 64 years – are in the same group as England, USA and Iran.
who previously served as Wales U21 manager and assistant to Giggs – led Wales to the last 16 of Euro 2020 as well as promotion to the top tier of the Nations League.
After signing his new contract, Page said: “There is no greater honor than coaching your national team and I can’t wait for the challenge that lies ahead over the next four years, starting with our first World Cup in 64 years. can
“It’s an exciting time for Welsh football and I hope we can do the country proud in November and continue our success by qualifying for more major tournaments in the future.”
Football Association of Wales (FAW) President Steve Williams added: “I am delighted that Rob and the FAW have agreed a four-year deal to take the Cymru men’s national team to the next level.
“The World Cup is a great opportunity to showcase Wales on a global stage and I am positive that Rob is the perfect man for the role in Qatar and beyond.”
Wales next play in the Nations League against Belgium in Brussels on September 22 and Poland in Cardiff on September 25.
