Spain has decided not to continue with Montse Tomé as its head coach. After a European Championship showing weak play and falling in the penalty shootout in the final, the Asturian is out. There will be major changes in the Federation, aiming to boost women's soccer to go all out for the next World Cup, where La Roja will defend its crown as the reigning champion.
The truth is that Montse Tomé's victory in the Nations League hasn't been enough for her, as it's considered a minor title. The feelings in this European Championship haven't been good despite reaching the final. Beyond the play, internal voices indicate that she has lost the locker room. Everyone with knowledge of the situation points to Alexia Putellas, the two-time Ballon d'Or winner, who is said to have been key in the final decision.
Alexia Putellas, angry
As Madrid-Barcelona already explained, the situation was fragile before the European Championship. Montse Tomé took the job knowing that everything depended on winning the title, and that's how it turned out. The feeling hasn't been positive at all, with a lack of leadership, controversial decisions, and little harmony with the locker room leaders. She has always been seen as a figure close to Jorge Vilda, the previous head coach.
Removing Alexia Putellas from the European Championship final against England ended up sealing her fate. Not with words, but with her influence, which is very strong in the national team. The Asturian didn't have the support of her stars and the decision was easy, opening a new era for Spain's national team.
There is already a replacement
Various reports, including 'COPE', have indicated that the RFEF board of directors has already chosen Tomé's replacement: former footballer Sonia Bermúdez.
She is currently the coach of the under-23 women's national team and is considered to be a highly respected figure in the locker room. Bermúdez has been working for the Federation since 2022, where she started as the under-19 head coach. She has gradually climbed the ranks, to the point of reaching the bench of the senior team, where she will be very well received.
Sonia Bermúdez has been one of the best footballers in Spain's history. Now she wants to keep bringing joy to the country with her good work on the sidelines. She already has one thing secured: the support of the locker room. In this national team, that's no small thing.