Joachim Low has signed a new contract which will keep him in the role with the German national team until after Euro 2020.

The German Football Association (DFB) announced on Monday that the 56-year-old had agreed an early two-year extension to his contract, meaning he will be in charge of the national team for the next two major championships. Low succeeded Jürgen Klinsmann as Germany boss in 2006 and led them to World Cup glory in 2014.

Germany lost in the semifinals of Euro 2016 to France.

“I have always stressed that I could not imagine a better coach for our national team than Jogi Löw,” said DFB president Reinhard Grindel. “He has defined this team over the years with his passion and his expert ability, bringing them on and leading them to the World Cup title."