Premier League New Boys Ipswich Town Tie Down Hot-Cake McKenna To New Four-Year Contract
Kieran McKenna has ended speculation about his managerial future by signing a new four-year contract with Ipswich Town.
McKenna had courted interest from the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Brighton and Hove Albion after leading Ipswich to the Premier League for the first time in 22 years.
The 38-year-old joined the Tractor Boys in December 2021 when they were in League One and has guided them to back-to-back promotions in his two full seasons in charge.
McKenna won the League Managers Association's Manager of the year for the 2023/2024 season, beating Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola to the award.
After signing his new contract, McKenna told the club website: "I am extremely proud to have signed a new contract with the club.
"We have enjoyed incredible success together over the last two seasons and I'm excited to have the opportunity and responsibility of leading this fantastic club into its first season in the Premier League in 22 years.
"Preparation and planning for the challenge ahead has been ongoing since we won promotion at the beginning of May, with plenty of work still to do before the start of the new season at what is such an exciting time for everyone at the club.
"I am so happy to have committed my future to taking the next step with Ipswich Town and am really excited for what's ahead as we continue this journey together.
Ipswich chief executive officer Mark Ashton added: "Success brings its own challenges and there has been considerable speculation in recent weeks."
"For Kieran to have signed a new contract is a significant boost, heading into such an important campaign."
