Derby County have handed manager Gary Rowett a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2021.
Rowett became the early favourite to replace Mark Hughes at Stoke City.
However, the 43-year-old has decided to hedge his bets on the Rams promotion push.
Currently on a seven-match unbeaten streak, Derby are sitting plump in second position on the Championship table.
"I am thrilled to extend my contract with this great club through to 2021 and I have thoroughly enjoyed being back at Derby County," Rowett said.
"I would like to thank my immediate staff and back-office teams who have been a massive factor in our progress to date, and will be a critical part of our success moving forward.
"The first-team squad have also been superb to work with and have really embraced the changes we felt were necessary for success; they are a joy to work with.
"I would also like to thank our chairman, Mel Morris, for the support and guidance he has provided in so many areas of the club.
"We have a great relationship which is critical, particularly when so many things needed rapid change. I am looking forward to the future and helping to guide Derby County back to the Premier League, where it belongs."