Michael O’Neill extends stay as Northern Ireland manager with new four-year deal

Michael O’Neill has signed a new four-year contract to extend his stay as Northern Ireland boss just two weeks after turning down an offer from Blackburn Rovers.

O’Neill, 56, finished the season juggling dual roles with Northern Ireland and Blackburn and entered talks with the Championship club over extending his stay at Ewood Park after guiding them to safety.

But having turned down Rovers to stay in international football O’Neill has finalized a deal with the Irish FA that runs until 2032.

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