DERBY County head coach Steve McClaren is thrilled to get all the Rams' "top players" on long-term contracts after Republic of Ireland international defender Richard Keogh signed a three-year deal.
McClaren said: "It's fantastic news that Richard Keogh has signed a new contract; he's our leader and a fine player.
"He was the only one left to sign new terms and the future is bright for this Football Club.
"We have got all our top players, and top young players, on long contracts and that's pleasing.
"This team can only improve and can only get better, and with time, it will do."
Rams' President & Chief Executive Sam Rush added: "Richard Keogh's time at Derby County has seen him earn international honours and he is a highly respected leader within the dressing room and the club as a whole, so we're delighted that he has put pen-to-paper on a new contract.
"The Ownership Group has provided tremendous support to the club in ensuring last year's successful team has stayed together and with all our squad under long-term contracts and committed to the club; we have a very exciting future ahead."
