O'Neil signs three-year deal as new Ipswich boss
Summary
Ipswich Town has appointed Gary O'Neil as their new manager on a three-year contract. O'Neil, who was previously the boss at Strasbourg and Wolverhampton Wanderers, replaces Kieran McKenna, who stepped down earlier this month.Key Facts
- Gary O'Neil is 43 years old and has signed a three-year deal with Ipswich Town.
- Ipswich paid Strasbourg about 5 million euros (£4.3 million) to secure O'Neil's transfer.
- O'Neil led Strasbourg to 8th place in the French top league and the Europa Conference League semi-finals last season.
- He will be joined at Ipswich by coaches Tim Jenkins and Neil Critchley.
- Kieran McKenna left Ipswich after leading them to promotion to the Premier League.
- Ipswich’s first Premier League game under O'Neil will be against Sunderland on 22 August.
- O’Neil has previously managed Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bournemouth, and played at Bristol City.
- Ipswich aims not just to avoid relegation but to grow and achieve success in the Premier League.
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