Wolfsburg name Kohfeldt as Van Bommel's replacement

After four years at Werder, Kohfeldt was dismissed in May following relegation from the Bundesliga, but the 39-year-old has now signed a two-year contract with Wolfsburg.

"I didn't have to think twice about accepting this challenge," Kohfeldt said in a Wolfsburg statement.

"It is an exciting task that I am looking forward to."

He replaces Van Bommel who was sacked on Sunday after just five months in charge following four straight league defeats.

Kohfeldt will make his coaching debut for his new club on Saturday at Bayer Leverkusen, who are fourth in the Bundesliga and five points behind league leaders Bayern Munich.