Ipswich Town announce that head coach Kieran McKenna has decided to step down, leaving the club just weeks after winning promotion to the Premier League. The decision comes shortly after Ipswich secure a return to the top flight, following a successful Championship campaign in which McKenna guides the team to second place and promotion last month. Multiple outlets report that Ipswich are preparing for the change with internal contingency plans now set to be implemented sooner than expected. BBC News and other coverage describe the move as a resignation ahead of Ipswich’s Premier League campaign, with reports indicating McKenna intends to take time away from the dugout. Other summaries also note references to personal reasons, including time with family. While the reports focus on the timing and Ipswich’s plans for continuity, none of the provided sources adds detail on a replacement, the length of any interim arrangement, or whether McKenna has immediate future plans. The developments mark an early managerial departure following Ipswich’s return to the Premier League.