Loew agreed a new two-year deal with the German football federation after his initial contract had expired this month.

"We had very uncomplicated talks. We are very pleased to continue working with the team, we all had a lot of fun with the team during the World Cup," he told a news conference.

"Our team has an excellent future and it’s a great challenge now to start preparing for the European Championship after the successful World Cup.

"We are sure that the team can raise its international recognition through modern and attractive football."

Loew led Germany to third place in the World Cup, two years after securing the runner-up spot in the EURO 2008 after Spain.