The 28-year-old Republic of Ireland international had two years remaining on his previous deal, but has now put pen to paper on a longer-term agreement to remain at Molineux. "It's great news that Kevin has signed the new contract and his future is now secured for another four years," manager Mick McCarthy told the club's official website. "He has been a key player for us in maintaining our Premier League status over the last two seasons when he has made a major contribution. "From day one when he arrived he settled at the club and has been the consummate professional in the way he plays and also conducts himself off the pitch. "He remains a big part of what we are trying to achieve here, and we are delighted that he has agreed to extend his stay." The club's joint record signing, who has scored 18 goals in 74 appearances since joining from Reading in June 2009, revealed he had agreed to sign a new deal on the first day of pre-season. "I'm delighted to have signed the new contract," he told www.wolves.co.uk. "It's something we've talked about for a while and to be honest it's been agreed for a while between myself and the manager and it was just a case of everything getting it all sorted. "I don't really think there was anything in the speculation this summer. "I'd actually spoken to the gaffer on the very first day of pre-season when we talked about this contract and I was keen to get it done. "I am very happy here and am just looking forward to carrying on with the season." He continued: "From the day I arrived I have settled at Wolves really well and everything has felt right. "It's been exciting in first of all staying up and then doing it again last year, even if it's also been very nerve-wracking at times. "There have been setbacks along the way but it's also been a successful time and I think the club has always moved forward which is the most important thing. "When you look around at what is being done with the stadium and the plans for the training ground you can see a long term plan in place which is exciting to be part of. "The new stand already looks fantastic and it's only halfway there while there are plans to improve the others as well which should really make this a great place to be. "There is a real feeling that the club is going places and I'm looking forward to being a part of it." Of the challenges ahead over the next four years, Doyle added: "We know that this league is very tough and that we have to make sure we stay in the division, first and foremost. "There are exciting plans here for the next four years and you can see the club wants to develop and consolidate. "There will be setbacks along the way - sometimes we may take two steps forward and then one back - but the club is going to get better. "Hopefully in four years' time we will see Wolves as a club that is consolidated in the top division but we know that will take a lot of hard work to continue what has already started."
