O'Shea signs new five-year contract at Town
Ipswich Town defender Dara O'Shea has signed a new five-year contract.
Following a £12m switch from Burnley last summer, the 26-year-old Republic of Ireland international was one of the team's most consistent performers in a Premier League relegation campaign.
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As a result, Leeds, Wolves and former employers Burnley were all credited with interest in giving the centre-back a quick return to the top flight, something he did after going down with both West Brom and Burnley.
O'Shea said recently he was 'fully committed' to Ipswich though and has now penned fresh terms until 2030, his previous deal having been due to expire in 2029. That makes him the longest contracted player at the club.
"I'm really happy and very proud to have signed a new contract at Ipswich Town,' he told the club website.
'We learned a lot last season and that will be really important for us going forward. I'm glad to have signed this new contract and I am ready to get to work again in pre-season.
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Dara O'Shea played more minutes than another Ipswich player last season. (Image: PA)
'There are good characters and good human beings at this club and I want to help deliver success again and help the club get back into the Premier League. This is a massive club but it can continue to grow and I'm excited."
Blues boss Kieran McKenna, who hinted at O'Shea being the club's next captain in the making back in April, said: 'We're delighted Dara has further committed his future to the club.
'He has been an important figure for us since his arrival last summer, putting in consistently good performances on the pitch while also bringing character and leadership to the group off it.
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'He has real experience, despite still being relatively young for a central defender, and we believe he has the ability to further improve in the years to come.
'We're excited to now be working with him for an extended period as we continue to prepare for the season ahead.'
IPSWICH TOWN CONTRACTS
IN TALKS: Axel Tuanzebe
2026: Christian Walton, Harry Clarke*, Conor Townsend, Elkan Baggott, Sam Morsy, Jack Taylor, Cameron Humphreys*, Wes Burns, Conor Chaplin, Nathan Broadhead
2027: Luke Woolfenden*, George Hirst
2028: Alex Palmer, Aro Muric, Cieran Slicker, Ben Johnson, Leif Davis, Chiedozie Ogbene, Sammie Szmodics, Jack Clarke, Ali Al-Hamadi
2029: Jacob Greaves, Omari Hutchinson, Jaden Philogene
2030: Dara O'Shea
* Known 12 months extension option in club's favour
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