May 27th 2024.
Kieran McKenna, the current manager of Ipswich Town, is set to continue his journey with the club by signing a new long-term deal. Despite receiving interest from Manchester United, the 38-year-old is committed to staying with Ipswich and helping them maintain their recent success. McKenna's rise to prominence has been nothing short of remarkable, as he led the team to the Premier League after a 22-year absence through back-to-back promotions.
Initially, there were rumors that McKenna could potentially take over as the manager of Chelsea following Mauricio Pochettino's departure. However, it was later revealed that he was no longer being considered for the job, with Leicester City's Enzo Maresca expected to join the Blues instead. Manchester United also had their eyes on McKenna as a potential replacement for their current manager, Erik ten Hag, who is currently undergoing an end-of-season review after the team's FA Cup success.
In fact, United had even held talks with McKenna's representatives, but it seems that the Northern Irish manager has made up his mind to stay with Ipswich. Brighton also expressed interest in him following the departure of their previous manager, Roberto De Zerbi. But according to reports from The Athletic, McKenna is now ready to put an end to all the speculation surrounding his future and sign a new long-term contract with Ipswich.
Meanwhile, there have been suggestions that United may decide to keep ten Hag for another season, with talks being held with potential replacements such as Pochettino and Thomas Frank from Brentford. However, United officials have clarified that no final decision has been made on ten Hag's future and that a thorough review of the season will take place before any action is taken. The Dutchman still has one year left on his contract with the club.
McKenna, who has been a United fan since childhood, joined the club in 2016 as the coach for their Under-18s team. He was later promoted to work with senior teams under managers such as Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. In December 2021, he took on the role of manager at Ipswich and has since then been instrumental in their success. With McKenna at the helm, Ipswich is now gearing up for their first season in the Premier League since 2002. It's an exciting time for the club and its fans, and McKenna's decision to stay on board is certainly a major boost for their future.
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