Ipswich Town announce that head coach Kieran McKenna has decided to resign less than a month after guiding the club back to the Premier League. The BBC reports Ipswich make the announcement ahead of their upcoming top-flight campaign, indicating it is an abrupt change following the club’s promotion secured last month through a strong Championship finish. Multiple outlets describe the move as coming soon after Ipswich return to the Premier League, with the manager stepping down weeks after winning promotion for a second time. The Athletic and other reports state the club has contingency planning in place for McKenna’s departure, with the timeline for implementing those plans now moving sooner than initially expected. Some outlets also note that McKenna’s decision occurs amid speculation about potential links to Premier League rival clubs, though the reports do not present further confirmed details. Overall, the sources agree on the core points: McKenna leaves Ipswich shortly after promotion and before the start of their Premier League season, and Ipswich responds by preparing for the coaching change in advance of competing in the league.