Blues midfielder Massimo Luongo has signed a new deal, extending his Town terms until the summer of 2025 with the club having an option for a further season.

The 31-year-old, who recently announced his international retirement, rejoined the club in January last year following a trial having previously had a loan spell at Portman Road early in the 2012/13 season.

The former Australian international quickly established himself as a key member of the side which won promotion from League One and signed a new one-year deal in the summer.

Luongo has continued his good form this season and has been rewarded with another new deal.

“I’m delighted to have signed a new contract with the club,” Luongo told the club site.

"Playing for Ipswich Town, under this manager, fits me perfectly and I’ve got some great relationships both on and off the pitch that I’m excited to keep going with.

“I love every bit about being here and this is where I want to stay because it’s a happy place to be with a culture which runs all the way through every area of the club.

“I’m pleased to have got this done so now it’s a case of getting my head down and getting on with the rest of the season, doing my best to help the team.”

In total over his two spells with the club, Sydney-born Luongo has made 43 starts and 11 sub appearances, scoring five goals.

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Bad_Boy_Mark added 17:10 - Jan 24 This is fantastic news - well done to all involved!
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GavITFC added 17:10 - Jan 24 Brilliant news!!
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Marcus added 17:16 - Jan 24 Well done, he's deserved the new contract. At 31 a 1-2 year contract is reasonable, especially with promotion a possibility - we need a solid core to build on
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itfckenty added 17:26 - Jan 24 Fully deserved. His made a huge difference since joining.
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SuperKieranMcKenna added 17:26 - Jan 24 Well deserved Mass!
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Rimsy added 17:28 - Jan 24 Great news and well deserved. Been a revelation since coming into the side.
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dangerous30 added 17:32 - Jan 24 Excellent news
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Saxonblue74 added 17:35 - Jan 24 Great news. Felt like an unlikely hero when we signed him but now hugely influential.
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ArnieM added 17:37 - Jan 24 Atta boy Mass…. Sign on that dotted line . Another good signing in my view for minimal fee originally?
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Nutkins_Return added 17:39 - Jan 24 Cult hero status guaranteed!
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 17:39 - Jan 24 Proof, if any were needed, that this is the place to be!
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HALLSJ added 17:40 - Jan 24 Totally deserved
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PortmanTerrorist added 17:53 - Jan 24 Who was complaining about signings....this is a doozy! Shame he cant pay up front tho. lol
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Wickets added 17:56 - Jan 24 Good news , thought he had a strange night Monday first half looked unfit almost disinterested but second very good .
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NthQldITFC added 18:03 - Jan 24 Brilliant. Mass-i-moooo!
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Karlosfandangal added 18:20 - Jan 24 Excellent news A few contracts up in the summer is this the start of keeping who Town need. Morsy Walton etc
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muhrensleftfoot added 18:24 - Jan 24 Totally underwhelmed when he joined us last season. How wrong can I have been! Great news this
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IpswichT62OldBoy added 18:26 - Jan 24 Good point Karlos. Keep what we have, still counts as a signing in my view.
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Len_Brennan added 18:34 - Jan 24 Luongo is a good player & Morsy is a good player, but their partnership has been an absolute revelation; one that has had a massive influence on the sheer level of our success over the last 12 months.
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BlueArrow added 18:39 - Jan 24 Fully deserved
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Gforce added 18:43 - Jan 24 Well deserved Mass,you've certainly proved me wrong,as I had my doubts when you first signed. Hopefully there will be 2/3 NEW signings to follow your signature!
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OldFart71 added 18:44 - Jan 24 Tractor Boys, Suffolk Punch and now a Massi-Mo. What more could we want ?
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Bazza8564 added 18:51 - Jan 24 Im really pleased about this, if a little surprised. Unlike most people I don't see Massimo playing alongside Sam as a long term solution, they are both into their 30s after all. But one or either alongside Taylor Travis or Cam Humphreys absolutely yes, and with Evans' injuries and Ball OOC this summer, this makes absolute sense to me. Really good to have some continuity

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Furyan007 added 18:59 - Jan 24 Brilliant, love watching this guy play and a real fan’s favourite
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Dissboyitfc added 19:05 - Jan 24 really pleased with this news, well deserved as well!
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