Tuesday 20 December 2016 15:59, UK
Huddersfield Town head coach David Wagner says his focus is fully on the job in hand, despite reports linking him with Wolfsburg.
And Terriers chairman Dean Hoyle says the time is not right for Wagner to depart the club, who are enjoying a fine season in the Championship.
Reports have emerged this week suggesting Wolfsburg would be interested in hiring Wagner if they fire Valerien Ismael.
However, the German side said on Tuesday that Ismael's position is not under threat.
And Huddersfield have now released a statement in which Wagner affirmed his commitment to the club,
"There have been a lot of rumours around my future in the media and, although I don't believe I should be the story, I cannot stay silent on this matter," said Wagner, who has guided Huddersfield to fourth in the table.
"It is correct that there has been interest from a few Bundesliga clubs. They have obviously seen the way we are going at Huddersfield Town and the journey we have been on together over the last 12 months.
"It's important for me to clarify that my focus is on moving forward at Huddersfield Town.
"We want to develop what has been a good season so far into a great one, with the staff, players and fans together as one.
"I ask our fans to keep up the superb support they have given the players all season, starting with the game against Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day. We are creating something special here."
Chairman Hoyle added: "Huddersfield Town may not be a Bundesliga club or one that plays in European competition, but make no mistake - we are a serious, proud, ambitious club with a rich history.
"Perhaps this isn't clear to some of our colleagues in the media in Germany, considering the tone of some articles that were published over the last 48 hours.
"We are not to be toyed with or dismissed out of hand. We have values and always conduct ourselves in the right manner, something that cannot be said for other clubs.
"I think David's ongoing commitment to Huddersfield Town is testament to this club and its standing. He's turned down several advances from Bundesliga clubs during his time here, the latest coming very, very recently.
"David is the first Huddersfield Town manager or head coach to be linked with other jobs since the early days of Lee Clark's tenure. In that sense, it is refreshing to have a head coach that is wanted by others!
"The day will come when David moves on, as is the case with every manager or head coach at every club in world football. However, that day is not upon us!
"We're about to reach the halfway point of what has been a special season so far. I'd urge every fan to focus their energies on enjoying their football and backing the team."
