He was among the contenders for the vacant position in the Chelsea dugout, but Kieran McKenna is definitely out of that race.The 38-year-old tactician has extended his contract with Ipswich Town after successfully leading them to Premier League promotion.Interestingly enough, this comes just a week after it appeared he would likely reject any new offer from the club.We are delighted to announce that Manager Kieran McKenna has signed a new long-term contract at Portman Road.— I(P)SWICH TOWN (@IpswichTown) May 30, 2024 He had also been linked with the vacancy at Brighton in the meantime.”I am extremely proud to have signed a new contract with the club,” McKenna told 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.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8130720##McKenna has led the Tractor Boys to back-to-back promotions from League One back to the Premier League for the first time since 2002. This remarkable success made the former Manchester United assistant first-team coach one of the English game’s highest-rated and most sought-after managers.
