France coach Didier Deschamps has extended his contract through to the 2018 World Cup, the French Football Federation has announced.
Deschamps, 46, had previously had his deal with Les Bleus extended to the end of Euro 2016, which France will host, after securing qualification for last year's World Cup finals.
However, as a consequence of France's promising run to the quarterfinals in Brazil, and his excellent relationship with FFF president Noel Le Graet, Deschamps has been given an additional two years to work with the national team.
"I would like to thank the FFF," Deschamps, who has suffered just seven defeats in 33 matches in charge, told a news conference. "I'm happy to commit myself long-term. Both parties wanted to do it. The priority is Euro 2016. I think positively. I want to go as far as possible."
Le sélectionneur de l' @equipedefrance Didier Deschamps prolongé jusqu'à la prochaine Coupe du Monde 2018 #EdF pic.twitter.com/lGBEIovnmF
- FFF (@FFF) February 12, 2015
France's 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000-winning captain added: "My extension reinforces the setup for the players, both in terms of dealing with them and their management. Continuity can help avoid things getting out of control."
The former Monaco, Juventus and Marseille coach, who has also been credited with restoring the national team's reputation off the pitch following the infamous player striker at the 2010 World Cup and the disciplinary problems predecessor Laurent Blanc suffered at Euro 2012, will reportedly receive a pay rise, increasing his current 100,000 euros-a-month salary.
"It was indispensable to have stability," Le Graet, 73, who may stand for re-election when his own mandate ends next year, told media at FFF headquarters in Paris. "Didier Deschamps will stay until the World Cup in Russia. He has our total confidence, the desire to do this was reciprocal."