Russia coach Guus Hiddink has ended speculation about his future by committing to a new two-year contract ahead of Wednesday`s friendly international away to Romania. The 51-year-old, who took charge after Russia failed to qualify for the 2006 World Cup finals, will remain as national boss until the 2010 tournament. His initial deal was due to expire in July. "Hiddink signed his contract this evening," a Russia spokesman said late on Monday. "It is now official." The Dutchman had been linked with England for a second time late last year following the dismissal of Steve McClaren, but instead decided to open new contract talks with the Russian federation. England subsequently appointed Fabio Capello. He had also been in the running to replace Jose Mourinho at Chelsea, but the English club`s billionaire owner Roman Abramovich -- who bankrolls the Russian set-up -- was happy for him to stay in his job. While many Russians were reluctant to let a non-Russian coach the national team, Hiddink became a hero after guiding his side to this summer`s Euro 2008 finals -- beating England in the qualifiers, a blow from which his would-be suitors could not recover. The Russians revealed before that match in October that Hiddink had agreed a new deal. However, it has taken until now for him to actually sign contract. Russia are grouped with Greece, Spain and Sweden in this June`s tournament in Austria and Switzerland. Hiddink guided South Korea to fourth place at the 2002 World Cup, matching his effort while in charge of his native Netherlands at the 1998 tournament. He also led Australia into the second round in 2006 in the country`s first appearance at the showpiece in 32 years.