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Ipswich Town has released a former name. Wolves And Bournemouth Boss Gary O’Neill as the new manager.
He replaces 43-year-old Kieran McKenna, who He got off the post at Portman Road At the beginning of this month.
O’Neill has signed a three-year deal with Ipswich after leaving Strasbourg, where he has been in charge since January.
Last season, they led the French team to eighth place in Ligue 1 and reached the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League.
“It’s a great honor to be appointed manager of this great football club,” said O’Neill, who worked with coaches Tim Jenkins and Neil Critchley in France.
“I have followed the club’s progress closely over the last few years and now I am delighted to have the opportunity to lead Ipswich Town in the Premier League.
“There is a strong vision and ambition at this club and I am fully aware of the responsibility that comes with it, given how much it means to the fans and the communities of Ipswich and Suffolk.
“As we prepare for the season together, we all know the challenge ahead of us and I’m excited to meet everyone and get down to work.”
Ex Manchester United Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was a candidate for the Ipswich job.
BBC Sport reported Ipswich’s interest in O’Neill earlier this month And he has long been admired by the club’s hierarchy.
Ipswich chief executive Mark Ashton played the same role at Ashton Gate, while former midfielder O’Neill played at Bristol City.
Strasbourg were confident of keeping him following his January arrival, but this appointment marks O’Neill’s return to the Premier League – after he left. Wolves In December 2024
McKenna, 40, stepped down after managing Ipswich last season after finishing second in the Championship.
In the year He took charge of the Tractor Boys in 2021 and has guided them to three promotions in the past four seasons, two of which have taken the club to the Premier League.
McKenna met with Fulham After the departure of Marco Silva, he left Town to take a break from the game and spend more time with his family.
Ipswich will open their Premier League campaign at home Sunderland On the 22nd of August.
