Swansea boss Michael Laudrup has ended speculation surrounding his future at the club by penning a one-year contract extension.
Laudrup, who only took the reins at the Liberty Stadium in the summer following the departure of Brendan Rodgers, has already guided the south Wales club to their first ever major trophy when they lifted the Capital One Cup last month.
Following his success with the Swans, there have been rumours surrounding the Dane's immediate future at the club, with reports linking him to Real Madrid, Chelsea and Arsenal.
But the 48-year-old has quelled speculation today by signing a new contract which will keep him at the Liberty Stadium until June 2015.
'I am happy here and I never had any doubts I would stay,' said Laudrup.
'I am delighted to sign the new deal and I’m already really looking forward to next season.
'I hope there will be some very exciting things happening with the team and with the club in Europe.'
Swansea currently sit eighth in the Premier League and have a Europa League campaign to look forward to next season after their victory at Wembley.
And Swans chairman Huw Jenkins admitted despite the success of Laudrup's predecessor Rodgers, the Dane has taken the club to a new level.
'You can never guarantee how things will work out when you employ a new manager, especially after the success we’ve had in recent seasons,' he said.
'But I think everyone has seen for themselves that Michael has helped take this football club to another level.
'He is a pleasure to work with because he shares the same philosophy as everyone at this football club.
'He has ensured that we have progressed again this season and I am convinced his, experience and expertise will ensure we keep moving forward for the next few years.’
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