Steve Bruce has brought an end to the uncertainty surrounding his future at Hull City after agreeing a new three-year deal . The Tigers boss was previously on a rolling 12-month contract at the KC Stadium - meaning he always had one year to run – but he will now put pen to paper on a long-term extension . Bruce had been linked with the recent vacancies at Newcastle and Fulham . Steve Bruce has agreed a new contract at Hull City which will be signed in the next 24 hours . Bruce 's side are 15th in the Premier League standings , five points clear of the relegation zone . Bruce ( centre ) took Hull to the FA Cup final last season , where they lost 3-2 to Arsenal . Indeed , Sportsmail understands the former Manchester United defender was interested in the position at St James ’ Park , while he was sounded out by Niall Quinn regarding the post at Craven Cottage . Bruce , though , has chosen to remain on Humberside . He said : ‘ We have achieved a lot in the few years we have been here but this is just the beginning of the journey . Hull City supporters show their faith in manager Bruce for their last home game against Sunderland . Hull drew that game 1-1 with Dame N'Doye ( right ) scoring for Bruce 's side . Bruce revealed that he has plenty of other aims that he wants to achieve in his time at Hull . ‘ Premier League survival is now crucial for us at this time , as is improving our training facility as we look to continue to grow and become a solid , well-run Premier League club. ’ Bruce took charge of Hull in the summer of 2012 and won promotion to the top-flight in his first season . They survived and made it to the final of the FA Cup last time around and are currently five points clear of the relegation zone .
Steve Bruce will sign his new Hull City contract in the next 24 hours . Hull are currently 15th in Craven Cottage , five points clear of relegation . Bruce has taken Hull to the FA Cup final and into Europe for the first time .