Vicente del Bosque signs contract extension with Spain

The 61-year-old has agreed a new deal with the European and world Champions until the end of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and will retain his coaching staff

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has signed a two-year contract extension that will see him remain at the helm of the world and European champions until the end of the 2014 World Cup, according to Goal.com Spain.

On the eve of his side's decisive Euro 2012 game against Croatia, the 61-year-old has agreed a deal that will see him stay in charge of his country, with Toni Grande remaining his assistant and Javier Minano the fitness coach.

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Del Bosque led Spain to World Cup glory in 2010 after succeeding Luis Aragones in the wake of Spain's victory in the 2008 European Championship.

The former Real Madrid and Besiktas coach will now be charged with repeating the same feat in Brazil in two years' time as Spain attempt to defend their title.

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