Michael Hefele has signed a new deal with Huddersfield Town to 2019.

He is the latest player to sign a new contract at Huddersfield Town, following in the footsteps of Chris Löwe, Elias Kachunga, Jonathan Hogg, Tommy Smith, Rajiv van La Parra, Christopher Schindler, Joel Coleman and Philip Billing.

Huddersfield Town Head Coach David Wagner commented: “Michael was a big player for us last season as we gained promotion to the Premier League.

“I think everyone can see how big of an influence he is in the dressing room and how good of a character he is for the team.

“He is a leader on the pitch and carries responsibility for his teammates, which attributes we want our players to have.

“Over the last season he showed how his qualities suit English football and our style of play."

“Now the test for him and the team is make the step up into the Premier League."