Wolfsburg coach Hecking extends contract

The new deal ties the 50-year-old down to the Wolves until June 2018. His previous deal was due to run out at the end of this season.

"I've always said I'd like to remain beyond 2016 at Wolfsburg where I feel I have the full confidence of those in charge," said Hecking.

He joined the club in December 2012 and last year led them to their best finish since winning the Bundesliga in 2009.

They also won the German Cup last season and beat champions Bayern Munich in the German Supercup at the beginning of this campaign.