DARA O’SHEA has snubbed potential Premier League moves by committing his future to Ipswich and signed a new five-year deal.
O’Shea, 26, joined the Tractor Boys from relegated Burnley last season and was one of Ipswich’s standout performers despite their demotion to the Championship.
That led to interest from former club Burnley, as well as newly-promoted Leeds United and Wolves.
But the Dubliner has now settled his future by signing a new contract at Ipswich, a year after signing his original five-year deal with the club.
He said: “I’m really happy and very proud to have signed a new contract at Ipswich Town.
“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.”
Boss Kieran McKenna, who there was also speculation could leave this summer, was thrilled that O’Shea has agreed a new deal.
McKenna added: “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.”
