Darrell Clarke commits to Bristol Rovers despite Leeds interest

Image: Darrell Clarke (right): New Bristol Rovers deal

Bristol Rovers manager Darrell Clarke has signed a new three-year contract, the club have announced.

Leeds had shown interest in Clarke and made an approach for him earlier in the week, but his new deal ties him to the Memorial Stadium until 2019 and makes him the highest paid manager in Rovers' history.

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