The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has announced the appointment of Sonia Bermúdez as the new head coach of the women’s national team. She succeeds Montse Tomé, who had hoped to extend her contract with the federation.
The decision was made on Monday, August 11, following a board of directors meeting that required unanimous agreement from all members. El País had previously reported that the decision to part ways with Tomé had been made before the Women’s EURO 2025, regardless of the tournament’s outcome.
Bermúdez was the preferred candidate of the head of women’s football, Reyes Bellver. She has limited experience in club football, having coached Real Madrid’s U15 women’s team in 2021, before moving on to work with Spain’s youth squads. Most recently, she coached the now-disbanded U23 team. Iraia Iturregi will join her as assistant coach.
What is next for Montse Tomé?
Tomé took charge of the Spain women’s national team on September 5, 2023, succeeding Jorge Vilda, under whom she had served as assistant coach for five years. Her appointment came during a turbulent period, with Luis Rubiales still in office.
Montse Tomé’s achievements:
- Winning the 2024 Nations League
- Securing qualification for the final phase of the current Nations League
- Guiding the team to the Olympics in Paris, finishing fourth
- And reaching the EURO 2025 final
A broader restructuring of the women’s coaching staff is already underway, with the contracts of Javier Lerga, Kenio Gonzalo, and Laura del Río set to expire.
What is next for the Spain National Women’s Team?
Spain will face Sweden in the Women’s Nations League semi-final in October, and with no major tournaments scheduled next summer, all focus will shift toward preparing for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil, where Spain will defend their title.
Source: El País
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