Football Federation Australia has announced the signing of Matildas head coach Alen Stajcic to a new four-year contract which will see him lead the national team until the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games.

“Alen has done a remarkable job in achieving results with the Matildas, but his work on the team culture and player development has been equally significant,” said FFA CEO David Gallop.

“My satisfaction comes from seeing a coach who honed his skills in Australia and shows a huge personal and professional commitment to the game leading our nation against the world’s best.

“He’s grown into a true leader who represents the ambition and dedication required to make Australia a top football nation.”

Since being appointed in late 2014, Stajcic has lead the Matildas to historic highs including a quarter final appearance at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, as well as claiming the AFC no.1 position for the first time and an all time high FIFA World Ranking of 5.

Speaking in Sydney today, Stajcic was pleased to extend his time with the national team.

“I’m really honoured about the trust placed in me to continue with the Matildas,” said Stajcic. “We have come so far over the past two years, but there’s no limit to what this group of players can achieve.

I’m very happy on a personal level, but I think it’s also important for the program to have this certainty. The timing helps our focus on Rio.”