The Australian signed a one-year deal at the start of the campaign but just over a week ago he claimed negotiations about him remaining beyond the end of his current deal had been pushed back in the wake of a club record 80-12 defeat in the European Champions Cup to Toulouse.
Michael Cheika to depart Leicester Tigers after single season in charge The Australian joined the club on a one-year deal at the start of the current campaign.
Leicester Tigers head coach Michael Cheika will leave at the end of the season after deciding not to extend his contract with the Premiership club.
Speculation has already linked former Leicester prop and ex-Munster head coach Graham Rowntree as a potential successor, while Glasgow boss Franco Smith, who led the Warriors to the URC title last season, has also been mentioned.
"It goes without saying that Michael is fully committed to seeing out his time as head coach in a successful way, determined to add silverware to the trophy cabinet and we are excited about what remains in this campaign.".
