FA chief insists England head coach Sarina Wiegman is not for sale at any price

By Nicole Powell

As England prepare to take on Spain in the women’s Euro final on Sunday, July 27, all eyes are on manager Sarina Wiegman – because the Football Association has made it clear she’s staying put.

FA chief Mark Bullingham declared that Wiegman is “not for sale at any price,” firmly shutting down any chatter about her moving elsewhere.

With a contract set to keep her at the helm until after the next Women’s World Cup in 2027, the FA couldn’t be more committed.

“We are committed to her until 2027 and she is committed to us. We have a new [coaching] team coming in for her,” Bullinham said.

“We haven’t quite started working on the plans for [the 2027 World Cup] but I know her focus, hopefully after success on Sunday, will shift quite quickly to that.”

A historic record that speaks for itself

Bullingham praised Wiegman’s record as historic. She’s the only coach – male or female – to lead a team into five consecutive major tournament finals, spanning two nations and two Euros and a World Cup final.

It’s not just her results that impress. Bullingham spoke of her ability to create team culture, calmness under pressure, and the relationships she builds in the camp – calling her “incredible,” “special,” and “priceless”.

England themselves, he says, are lucky. Bullingham insisted “we are lucky to have her”, underlining how much the Lionesses’ rise through Euro glory and World Cup finals has hinged on her steadiness.

England are into yet another final, and once again, it was late drama that got them there.

Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly stepped up in the semi-final against Italy, proving once more that Wiegman’s subs don’t just work – they win games.

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Critics still linger, but the results keep coming

There have been critics – especially over Wiegman’s substitution strategy and cautious start patterns.

However, England have clawed their way to this final through grit and unity, not flawless football, and her leadership has been centre stage.

With an impressive record to back her up, Wiegman is staying in England for the long haul. The FA have tied her down for now, and they seem very happy they did.

And with the Euro 2025 final in Basel looming this Sunday at 17:00 BST, the stage is set for Wiegman to chase yet another trophy, and, quite possibly, cement her legacy as arguably the greatest coach in women’s international football.

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