Russia 2018: Joachim Low extends contract with Germany

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Joachim Low has extended his deal with the German national team until after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

His previous contract was due to expire following the 2020 European Championship.

Low has been linked as an outside contender to take over from Arsene Wenger at Arsenal following this summer’s World Cup in Russia.

He guided Germany to World Cup glory in Brazil in 2014.

Low’s backroom team of Thomas Schneider, Andreas Kopke, Oliver Bierhoff and Marcus Sorg have also all extended their contracts.

“I feel a great desire for the upcoming World Cup in Russia and the intense weeks with the team,” said Low.

Germany revealed their preliminary squad for the tournament on Tuesday, with Low opting not to include Liverpool midfielder Emre Can.