Wales officially announce former Liverpool and Newcastle player Craig Bellamy as their new manager.

In exciting news for Welsh football, Craig Bellamy has been appointed as the new Wales manager. The announcement was made on Tuesday morning, and it has been met with great enthusiasm from fans and pundits alike.

Bellamy, who enjoyed a successful playing career, scoring 19 goals in 78 appearances for Wales, brings a wealth of experience to the role. He was also awarded the prestigious PFA Young Player of the Year Award during his time in the Premier League.

Since retiring from playing, Bellamy has been involved in coaching, serving as an assistant to Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany at Burnley and Anderlecht. He also oversaw the youth system at Cardiff City, further enhancing his coaching credentials.

The Welsh FA expressed their delight at the appointment, stating on their website: “The Football Association of Wales are delighted to announce the appointment of Craig Bellamy as the Cymru Men’s National Team Head Coach until 2028.” This long-term commitment demonstrates the faith and confidence the association has in Bellamy’s abilities.

Bellamy’s managerial journey began as interim manager of Burnley following Kompany’s departure, before Scott Parker’s appointment on July 5th. He has also previously served as vice-captain of Wales under the leadership of Ryan Giggs, eventually taking over the role permanently after Giggs’ retirement from international football.

Speaking about his new role, Bellamy expressed his immense pride and excitement, stating: “It’s an incredible honour for me to be given the opportunity to lead my country and it’s the proudest moment of my career. It was always my ultimate dream to become the Cymru Head Coach, and I am ready for the challenge.”

Bellamy’s passion for Welsh football is evident as he added: “I will give my full commitment to develop this team, and I am passionate to bring continued success into Welsh football. I can’t wait to get started with our Nations League games in September.”

With Bellamy at the helm, Welsh football fans can look forward to an exciting future filled with potential and growth. His experience, dedication, and love for the game make him the ideal candidate to lead the national team to new heights.