The Belgian Football Federation (KBVB) has changed its mind about Marc Wilmots and after the Euros announcement that they would not make any rash decisions in regards to his future, they finally decided to part ways with him. A statement on their website gave the announcement of the manager's departure. Marc Wilmots had a contract until the end of the World Cup in 2018, but they weren't able to hold him for much longer. The name of Louis Van Gaal is the one that is most likely to be selected as the new coach, but that's just a rumor for now.
The statement read the following: "The Royal Belgian Football Association has reached an agreement with Wilmots to end his contract, that lasted until 2018. We would like to thank Wilmots for his work during the last four years. With Wilmots as head coach, the Red Devils have climbed from the 54th position to the top of the FIFA World Ranking. He managed to win 34 games out of 51, including eight draws. Above all, the fans have reinstalled their love for the Belgian Red Devils during this period.
"The KBVB's Technical Commission has evaluated Euro 2016 and has declared that the intended goals have not been reached. There is a common feeling that the team needs a new impulse to lead this group towards a top result at a major tournament. The KBVB will immediately start the procedure to find a new head coach, in a transparent way. The idea is to start the upcoming games in September with a new coach, beginning with an international friendly in Brussels against Spain on September 1."
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