Linfield have announced that manager David Healy has signed a new contract with the club.
Healy - whose previous deal was due to expire next summer - has put pen-to-paper on terms that will see him remain at Windsor Park until at least the end of the 2024-25 season.
Since his appointment back in 2015, Healy has guided the Blues to five League titles, two Irish Cups, two League Cups and a County Antrim Shield.
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He has also overseen the club's move into full-time football during what has been a seismic period of change in the Irish League.
A number of clubs have also adopted a professional model, including Larne who ended Linfield's domination of the Gibson Cup last season when they won their first-ever Premiership title.
Healy says he relishes the challenge of trying to prise the trophy away from Inver Park next term.
The former Northern Ireland striker told Linfield's website: “I am delighted to have reached this agreement with the club and I want to thank the board for their continued faith in me.
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“I’ve loved my time here and I want to thank the staff and players who’ve helped us achieve success during my time here. It really has been a team effort. Last season was challenging and I have already seen a renewed hunger in the squad as we embark on a new pre-season.
“It’s good to get this contract agreed now as it leaves us free to focus on the important task ahead which is to aim to bring further success to this club.”
Blues chairman Roy McGivern added: “We are pleased that we have reached agreement with David to extend his contract at the club. It is a significant boost to everyone at the club as we embark on a new season with a squad which has gone through significant change during the off season.
“Since he arranged at Windsor Park in 2015, David has brought continued success to the club. I know that he is totally committed to Linfield Football Club and we look forward to him bringing further success in the coming years.
“Given that this contract will keep David at Windsor for a decade is a testament to him and his coaching staff. It also maintains stability and consistency at the club which is so important as we continue to drive the club forward on and off the pitch.”
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