Joachim Low Signs Two-Year Extension

Germany coach Joachim Low today signed a two-year contract extension which ties him to the role until after the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, the German Football Federation announced.

Low’s current deal was due to expire after UEFA EURO 2012 but he was keen for the matter to be resolved as soon as possible after admitting contract discussions preyed on his mind during Germany’s run to the FIFA World Cup semi-finals in South Africa last year.

Low’s backroom staff – assistant Hansi Flick, goalkeeping coach Andreas Kopke and team manager Oliver Bierhoff – have also signed new two-year deals.

Low said: “I am pleased that we were able to agree quickly to a continuation of the cooperation until after the World Cup in 2014 together with German Football Federation (DFB) president Dr Theo Zwanziger and secretary general Wolfgang Niersbach.

“We believe that it makes sense to continue along this successful path with the national team. Hansi Flick, Andreas Kopke, Oliver Bierhoff and I enjoy this wonderful job. We believe in the quality of our players and see good prospects for our team.

“Therefore we have gladly accepted the offer from the DFB leadership to renew early. The relationship we have has been demonstrated by the fact the negotiations have been completed within a few days.”

Zwanziger added: “I wish Joachim Low and the entire sport management much success with this young and promising team for the ongoing qualification, the upcoming European Championship in Poland and Ukraine and the World Cup in Brazil.”