Republic of Ireland defender Dara O'Shea has committed his long-term future to Ipswich Town after penning a new five-year deal.
The 26-year-old joined the Tractor Boys from Burnley in August 2024, going on to enjoy a strong campaign in the Premier League that ended with him winning the club’s player of the year award.
Ipswich suffered relegation but will be eyeing a swift return under Kieran McKenna, with O'Shea central to their ambitions. His new contract runs until the summer of 2030.
"I’m really happy and very proud to have signed a new contract at Ipswich Town," said O'Shea.
"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.
"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."
McKenna was delighted to tie the centre-half down, adding: "He's 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.
"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."
Meanwhile Republic of Ireland Under-21 international Sean Grehan has moved from Crystal Palace to League One side Doncaster Rovers on a three-year deal.
Grehan has just completed a loan spell at Bohemians, where he started his career.
He will now link up with a Doncaster side who won the League Two title last season.
"I've been talking with the gaffer (Grant McCann) for the last couple of weeks and ever since I heard of the interest I was dying to come here," he said.
"Seeing how well the club did last year was great and I’m just buzzing to get going.
"I think it’s the right move for me now. I’ve had a few loan spells and I just want to somewhere, settle in and play games.
"I think it’ll be great coming and playing here in League One. I’m delighted to be here."
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