Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque says he plans to retire after Euro 2016 next summer, but warned the the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) will have the last say in the matter.
The 64-year-old, who led Spain to glory at the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012, said he is ready to call it a career after the tournament in France.
"My retirement is close. If everything goes according to plan it [Euro 2016] will be the end," he said, according to the BBC.
"I am a man of the federation and I have to speak to them before taking a final decision."
In October, Barcelona coach Luis Enrique said he would be interested in succeeding Del Bosque whenever he steps down.
Del Bosque said Spain's results would not affect his decision.
"When I talk to the president we will solve everything. Things should not be decided on whether you win or you lose," Del Bosque said at the launch of his book, "Winning and Losing: Emotional Strength," an excerpt from which also said he planned to step down.
He added: "There are six months until the European Championship, I am a man of the federation and foremost I have to put myself in their hands to make the final decision."
The Spain coach also tried to play down conflict between his players Gerard Pique and Alvaro Arbeloa that might have erupted from a series following Real Madrid's expulsion from the Copa del Rey.
"It's a matter from outside [the Spain camp]. It's a conflict which comes from the past," Del Bosque said.
"For us, [it is important] that it does not harm the atmosphere in the national team. I don't see a problem for us at the moment."