Aussie star Luongo returns to Ipswich Town

  • Australian midfielder Massimo Luongo has returned to Ipswich Town, joining the League One outfit until the end of the season.

Luongo joins Ipswich Town on a free transfer after his contract with Middlesbrough expired, seeing the 30 year-old return to the club where he spent a season on loan in 2012 while on the books at Tottenham Hotspur.

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"It’s been 10 years or so since I was here before and it’s great to be back," Luongo said.

"I want to be in a team that’s doing well and I think that this is a good opportunity here. I’m delighted to get the deal done and now I’m focused on helping the team get promotion."

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Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna was delighted with his arrival, saying: "Massimo is an accomplished midfielder with an abundance of experiences in club and international football.

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"He is a versatile and intelligent player who strengthens our options for the second half of the season. His experience and professionalism will also be an important addition to our dressing room."