Breaking news: David Wagner signs new deal at Huddersfield Town

THUMBS UP: Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner has signed a new deal with the Premier League club.

The German, 45, agreed a new contract in principle earlier this month and the terms has now been officially agreed and signed following his return from holiday.

Wagner’s assistant, Christoph Buhler, has also agreed a new two-year contract.

Wagner’s outstanding feats with Huddersfield last term, which saw the club achieve a historic first promotion to the Premier League and return to the top flight for the first time since 1971-72, had seen him attract the attention of a host of rival clubs in England and back in his native Germany.

Dynamic duo: Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner and chairman Dean Hoyle after winning the Championship play-off final at Wembley.

Aston Villa, West Ham, Wolfsburg and Ingolstadt have all shown firm interest in Wagner in the past year, with a number of other clubs linked with moves and expressing an interest in his services.

But the former Borussia Dortmund 2 coach, who was appointed as Town head coach in November, 2015, has now reaffirmed his commitment to the club and desire to lead them to new heights.

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