Steve Kean took over in a caretaker capacity at Blackburn Rovers following the sacking of Sam Allardyce in December, and has now been given a long term contract until 2013. Rovers new owners Venky's had initially seemed to be disrupting the smooth running of the club but are now looking to bring stability to Ewood Park.
"I am delighted to commit my future to Rovers at the start of what I see as a massively exciting new era for the club," the 43 year old told the club's official website.
He continued: "The owners have shown great faith in me and I will do all I can to repay them.
"This is a great opportunity for me and I intend to grasp it with both hands."
Kean first joined Rovers as first-team coach in 2009, but has quickly found himself thrust into the limelight, with club owner Anuradha Desai clearly impressed by what she has seen so far.
"We have great confidence in Steve, someone who impresses us with his work ethic, enthusiasm, positivity and football philosophy," she said.
"We feel that the playing squad is in very safe and capable hands and we look forward to working with him.
"Stability is very important to us and this contract is further evidence of our desire to achieve such stability at the club."
