Kieran McKenna Commits to Ipswich Town with New Four-Year Deal

Ipswich Town has confirmed that Kieran McKenna has signed a new four-year contract to continue as the club's manager, following their remarkable ascent to the Premier League.

The 38-year-old's new agreement with Portman Road comes just a week after speculation that he might decline the club's offer. McKenna had been associated with the managerial vacancy at Brighton and was also on Chelsea's shortlist to replace Mauricio Pochettino, but he withdrew from contention for the Stamford Bridge role on Sunday.

"I am extremely proud to have signed a new contract with the club," McKenna stated on Ipswich Town's official website.

"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."

Under McKenna's leadership, Ipswich Town achieved back-to-back automatic promotions, elevating the team from League One to the Premier League for the first time since 2002. This success has positioned the former Manchester United assistant first-team coach as one of the most highly regarded and sought-after managers in English football.