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Roberto Martinez considered as Netherlands coach

Former Belgian national team manager Roberto Martinez has reportedly been approached by the Dutch Federation for the vacant position.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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According to sources, the Dutch Football Federation has identified Roberto Martinez as a potential candidate for the coaching position following Ronald Koeman's resignation. This information was reported by Telegraaf.

Martinez, who previously managed the Belgian team and Portugal, is being discussed after experiencing several rejections for similar positions in the past. The Dutch team hopes to find a coach capable of meeting the challenges ahead.

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