Craig Bellamy to stay with Wales as Burnley move falls through

Wales manager Craig Bellamy suggested move Burnley have failed to take charge of a Championship side.

The Clarets have approached the Football Association of Wales with a view to appointing Bellamy as Scott Parker’s successor.

The 46-year-old had been in talks with the Lancashire club but that move now appears to have failed.

While it is understood the breakdown was not related to compensation to the FAW, negotiations for Bellamy’s backroom staff to join him at Turf Moor were thought to be a point of contention.

Bellamy was coach of Vincent Kompany at Turf Moor between 2022 and 2024, and had a brief stint as caretaker.

BBC Sport revealed on 30 April that Bellamy was one of the candidates to replace Parker following his sacking.

The former Manchester City, Liverpool and West Ham forward has been appointed as Wales boss in 2024.

Wales failed to reach the 2026 World Cup after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the penalty shoot-out in Cardiff.

Bellamy’s contract runs until 2028, including the European Championships in England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland.