Joachim Low is to remain as Germany coach until after Euro 2012 it has been confirmed.
Low, who presided over an excellent German effort at the World Cup finals in South Africa is now hoping his maturing side can go just a little better in two years time after their semi-final defeat to Spain and ultimate third-place finish in South Africa.
There had been some speculation about his future with his current deal having concluded after the finals, but with his side having completely changed the public image of them through their outstanding efforts in South Africa his retention will prove popular.
Low's side combined the experience of the likes of Philip Lahm, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Miroslav Klose with brilliant younger players Mesut Ozil, Thomas Muller and Sami Khedira in South Africa as Australia, England and Argentina were all hit for four goals by them and Ghana and Uruguay also beaten.
Low's assistant Hans-Dieter Flick, team manager Oliver Bierhoff, and goalkeeping coach Andreas Kopke have also had their deals renewed until after the 2012 finals in Poland and Ukraine.
Speaking of his new deal, the 50-year-old Low said: "We are all pleased that we can continue our work with the national team.
"Our team has excellent sporting prospects and it is a big challenge for us to be able to get stuck into the preparations for Euro 2012 after the successful World Cup in South Africa."