BERLIN, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Michael Frontzeck will take over as Arminia Bielefeld's new coach following the sacking of Ernst Middendorp earlier this week.

Bielefeld announced the appointment on their Web site (www.arminia-bielefeld.de) after Saturday's 2-0 win over VfB Stuttgart in their final match before the mid-season break.

Frontzeck resigned as coach of Alemannia Aachen following the club's relegation last season.