Scaloni's Snub to Real Madrid

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Lionel Scaloni has received a proposal from the AFA to extend his contract as the coach of Argentina until July 2030, with a plan that includes leading up to the 2028 Copa América and adding an option to stay for the 2030 World Cup, as reported by 'Doble Amarilla'. The final decision rests with the coach, whose current contract ends in December 2026. The transfer market of Real Madrid had shown interest in his incorporation.

The negotiation comes after several weeks of uncertainty regarding Scaloni's future. After the 2026 World Cup final, the coach had left open the possibility of stepping down at the end of the year, although in September he acknowledged the willingness to continue.

Lionel Scaloni has the opportunity to continue with Argentina

The AFA aims to secure Lionel Scaloni's continuity beyond 2026. The proposal that has emerged establishes an initial period up to the 2028 Copa América, along with the chance to extend the agreement to the 2030 World Cup.

The contractual scenario aligns with the roadmap that the federation had already considered earlier in the year. In June, Argentine media reported on a verbal agreement to extend the bond until the end of 2030, although later the continuity was put on hold due to doubts expressed by the coach himself.

Scaloni has been in charge of Argentina since September 2018 and has won four titles: the 2021 Copa América, the 2022 Finalissima, the 2022 World Cup, and the 2024 Copa América. The AFA has publicly supported his tenure and now maintains the offer on the table.

🚨🇦🇷 Argentina Federation offers new long term deal to Lionel Scaloni until July 2030.

Federation open to extending until Copa América 2028 plus option until World Cup 2030, as @okdobleamarilla reports.

Final decision and green light up to Scaloni. pic.twitter.com/Bv3HCvgZSD

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 22, 2026

The future of Lionel Scaloni is tied to the new Argentina

The situation also coincides with the beginning of a new era for Argentina. Leo Messi announced his retirement from the national team on August 31, 2026, although he will participate in the friendly against Benin on October 6 as part of the tribute at the Monumental.

Scaloni himself has pointed out that the challenge now is to rebuild the team after Messi's departure and give room to new players. The current squad includes players like Nicolás Paz, Gianluca Prestianni, Matías Soulé, Santiago Castro, Román Vega, and Agustín Giay.

The continuity of the coach, who was linked to Real Madrid before José Mourinho's signing, has also received support within the squad. Nicolás Paz stated this week that he hopes Scaloni continues leading Argentina, while the AFA keeps the discussions open.

The next focus will be on the close of the current international window, with friendlies against Bolivia on September 30, Burkina Faso on October 3, and Benin on October 6. Then, Lionel Scaloni will have to decide whether to accept the proposal and turn the 2028 option into the first step toward a project that could extend until 2030.

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