Lee Johnson has agreed a new long-term contract to stay as Bristol City manager, according to a reliable journalist.

It was reported earlier this week that Johnson was set to enter talks over his future at Ashton Gate, with his current contract set to expire at the end of next season.

The 37-year-old had expressed his desire to remain at the club and help the Robins win promotion to the Premier League.

Sports journalist Pete O'Rourke revealed the news on social media with this message via Twitter.

Johnson guided Bristol City to an eighth-place finish in the Championship this season, just missing out on a place in the play-offs on the final day of the campaign.

The Verdict:

This has got to be considered a major boost for Bristol City. Johnson is building something at Ashton Gate and to lose him now would have left the club in a very difficult position.

He has expressed his desire to take the club to the Premier League and this sort of ambition will please Bristol City fans.

Johnson will be looking to strengthen his squad in the transfer market this summer, as he looks to build a team that can challenge for promotion next season.