Ipswich Town defender Dara O’Shea signs new contract amid reported transfer interest from Leeds United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley

Dara O’Shea has ended speculation surrounding his future by signing a new five-year contract with Ipswich Town.

While 2024/25 was a tough return to the Premier League for the Tractor Boys that ultimately ended in relegation, O’Shea caught the eye with a string of impressive performances following his £12m switch from Burnley last summer.

He won the club’s Player of the Season award and also drew reported transfer interest from Leeds United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and his former club Burnley.

However, despite those supposed offers to remain in the top flight, the 26-year-old has decided to remain at Portman Road after putting pen to paper on terms that run until June 2030.

"I’m really happy and very proud to have signed a new contract at Ipswich Town,” the Republic of Ireland international told the club’s official 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.

“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.”

Manager Kieran McKenna added: “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.

“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.”