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Yahoo
26-07-2025
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Lions sign midfielder Luongo and goalkeeper Benda
Millwall have signed Australia international Massimo Luongo and German goalkeeper Steven Benda. Former QPR midfielder Luongo made 12 Premier League appearances for the Tractor Boys last season. Luongo, 32, has 45 caps and scored six goals for the Socceroos and he has agreed a one-year contract after completing a trial period with the Lions. Benda, 26, moves to The Den on a season-long loan deal from Premier League side Fulham. These two become Millwall boss Alex Neil's fourth and fifth signings of the summer, following goalkeeper Max Crocombe's arrival from Burton Albion, Zak Sturge's permanent switch from Chelsea and Josh Coburn's club-record transfer from Middlesbrough. Latest Millwall news, analysis and fan views Listen to Millwall content on BBC Sounds "He [Luongo] is a player who I know well from his time at QPR, and he brings a wealth of experience to midfield, which is one of the reasons we brought him in," Millwall director of football Steve Gallen told the club website. "He has had a great few seasons with Ipswich Town, helping them to the Premier League, where he made 11 appearances last campaign, and has been an excellent addition around the training ground already." Luongo's career in English football began at Tottenham Hotspur but the defensive midfielder never made a senior appearance for the club, spending time on loan at Ipswich and then two temporary stints at Swindon Town. He made a permanent move to the Robins in 2013 and made 100 appearances and scored 14 goals across three spells at the club before joining QPR in 2013. After 152 games and 10 goals for the Hoops, he had spells at Sheffield Wednesday and Middlesbrough, before returning to Portman Road permanently in January 2023 and playing 43 times on the way to the Tractor Boys' promotion the following season. Benda moved to Swansea City when he was a teenager and went on to play 31 games for the Swans before joining Fulham two years ago. He played four cup games last season for the Cottagers but will spend the new campaign in south London. Millwall begin the new Championship season away at Norwich City on Saturday, 9 August. Transfers - July 2025
Yahoo
25-07-2025
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Double-promotion winning hero Luongo signs for Town's Championship rivals
Double-promotion winning Ipswich Town hero Massimo Luongo has signed for Championship side Millwall. Midfielder Luongo, 32, was released at the start of the summer, having found game-time limited with the Blues in the Premier League. READ MORE: But he was a vital part of the club's back-to-back promotion journey, alongside engine-room partner Sam Morsy - who's also now left Suffolk this summer. Massimo Luongo and Sam Morsy were a key part of Town's double promotion (Image: Ross Halls) Luongo has signed a one-year deal with the Lions, after training with the squad during pre-season. He featured in both of Millwall's pre-season fixtures in Spain, as well as the behind-closed-doors fixture against Crystal Palace. READ MORE: Millwall's Director of Football, Steve Gallen, said: "Massimo is a great player. Everyone is probably aware that he has been training with us and joined us in Spain for the two fixtures last week. "He is a player who I know well from his time at QPR, and he brings a wealth of experience to midfield, which is one of the reasons we brought him in." Massimo Luongo enjoys promotion to the Premier League with his family (Image: Ross Halls) Gallen added: "He has had a great few seasons with Ipswich Town, helping them to the Premier League, where he made 11 appearances last campaign, and has been an excellent addition around the training ground already." Millwall, who finished eighth in the second tier last season, host Town on Boxing Day before visiting Suffolk on Saturday, March 21st, 2026.
BBC News
25-07-2025
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- BBC News
Millwall sign Ipswich midfielder Luongo
Millwall have signed Australia international Massimo Luongo from Ipswich Town for an undisclosed former Fulham midfielder made 12 Premier League appearances for the Tractor Boys last 32, has 45 caps and scored six goals for the has signed a one-year contract after completing a trial period with the Lions and becomes Millwall boss Alex Neil's fourth signing of the summer, following goalkeeper Max Crocombe's arrival from Burton Albion, Zak Sturge's permanent switch from Chelsea and Josh Coburn's club-record transfer from Middlesbrough. "He is a player who I know well from his time at QPR, and he brings a wealth of experience to midfield, which is one of the reasons we brought him in," Millwall director of football Steve Gallen told the club website., external"He has had a great few seasons with Ipswich Town, helping them to the Premier League, where he made 11 appearances last campaign, and has been an excellent addition around the training ground already."Luongo's career in English football began at Tottenham Hotspur but the defensive midfielder never made a senor appearance for the club, spending time on loan at Ipswich and then two temporary stints at Swindon made a permanent move to the Robins in 2013 and made 100 appearances and scored 14 goals across three spells at the club before joining QPR in 152 games and 10 goals for the Hoops, he had spells at Sheffield Wednesday and Middlesbrough, before returning to Portman Road permanently in January 2023 and playing 43 times on the way to the Tractor Boys' promotion the following season. Millwall begin the new Championship season away at Norwich City on Saturday, 9 August.
Scottish Sun
02-06-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Ipswich Town release two players including World Cup star as Kalvin Phillips' future is decided
Former Man Utd star has been offered new contract Wich list Ipswich Town release two players including World Cup star as Kalvin Phillips' future is decided Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IPSWICH have released just two players following their relegation from the Premier League. The Tractor Boys have cut ties with Australia star Massimo Luongo and winger Marcus Harness as the club prepares for life back in the Championship. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Former World Cup star Massimo Luongo has been released by Ipswich 4 Marcus Harness could be offered a permanent deal at a Championship club 4 Ipswich have confirmed that Kalvin Phillips will go back to his parent club Manchester City Kieran McKenna's side have also sent Kalvin Phillips back to his parent club Manchester City after the expiry of his season-long loan. Phillips, who failed to register a single goal contribution in 19 Prem games for Ipswich, has been linked with a return to Championship winners Leeds for months. The 29-year-old left his boyhood club, where he's still loved, for City back in 2022 in a six-year £45million deal. But he's had a nightmare time at the Etihad, playing just 16 times in the Prem in two seasons, before being loaned to West Ham and Ipswich. And it seems likely that Pep Guardiola's side will look to permanently sell or loan out the Euro 2020 midfielder again this summer. Meanwhile, Julio Enciso will return to Brighton and former Everton defender Ben Godfrey has been shipped back to Atalanta after playing just three Prem games this season. Napoli midfielder Jens Cajuste's loan has also expired, despite him playing 33 games this term. Ipswich's statement read: "Luongo and Harness depart after playing significant roles in the club's back-to-back promotions from League One to the Premier League." CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Luongo, part of Australia's 2014 and 2018 World Cup squads, joined in January 2023 and scored five goals in 75 appearances. Harness scored 10 goals in 89 games before joining Derby, who finished 19th in the Championship, on loan in August 2024. Kalvin Phillips reveals why having a dad in and out of prison drove him on to Premier League glory with Man City But the 29-year-old could be in luck as Derby boss John Eustace is interested in bringing him back to Pride Park on a permanent basis. Meanwhile, Harry Clarke will return from his loan at Sheffield United, who missed out on promotion after a heartbreaking play-off final defeat to Sunderland. Ali Al-Hamadi returns from Stoke and Cameron Humphreys from Wycombe Wanderers after having spent time away on loan. Centre-back Cameron Burgess and former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe will be offered new contracts. Meanwhile, Chelsea have activated striker Liam Delap's £30million release clause - put in place in case Ipswich were relegated.
The Irish Sun
02-06-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Ipswich Town release two players including World Cup star as Kalvin Phillips' future is decided
IPSWICH have released just two players following their relegation from the Premier League. The Tractor Boys have cut ties with Australia star Massimo Luongo and winger Marcus Harness as the club prepares for life back in the Championship. Advertisement 4 Former World Cup star Massimo Luongo has been released by Ipswich 4 Marcus Harness could be offered a permanent deal at a Championship club 4 Ipswich have confirmed that Kalvin Phillips will go back to his parent club Manchester City Kieran McKenna's side have also sent Phillips, who failed to register a single goal contribution in 19 Prem games for Ipswich, has been linked with a return to The 29-year-old left his boyhood club, where he's still loved, for City back in 2022 in a six-year £45million deal. But he's had a nightmare time at the Etihad, playing just 16 times in the Prem in two seasons, before being loaned to Advertisement READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS And it seems likely that Pep Guardiola's side will look to permanently sell or loan out the Euro 2020 midfielder again this summer . Meanwhile, Ipswich's statement read: "Luongo and Harness depart after playing significant roles in the club's back-to-back promotions from League One to the Premier League." Advertisement Most read in Football Breaking CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Luongo, part of Australia's 2014 and 2018 World Cup squads, joined in January 2023 and scored five goals in 75 appearances. Harness scored 10 goals in 89 games before joining Derby, who finished 19th in the Championship, on loan in August 2024. Kalvin Phillips reveals why having a dad in and out of prison drove him on to Premier League glory with Man City But the 29-year-old could be in luck as Derby boss John Eustace is interested in bringing him back to Pride Park on a permanent basis. Advertisement Meanwhile, Sheffield United, who missed out on promotion after a heartbreaking play-off final defeat to Sunderland . Ali Al-Hamadi returns from Stoke and Cameron Humphreys from Centre-back Cameron Burgess and former Manchester United defender Meanwhile, Chelsea have Advertisement 4 Liam Delap is joining Chelsea Credit: Getty
