Returning loanee Jonny Williams says he decided to rejoin Town ahead of a number of other Championship clubs having enjoyed his spell with the Blues last season.
Bolton Wanderers, managed by the Wales international's former Eagles boss Dougie Freedman, are understood to have been one of the other interested parties.
The 20-year-old has joined Town on a 93-day loan - although his parent club Crystal Palace have a 24-hour recall after the first 28 days - and is available for Tuesday night’s game at Sheffield Wednesday.
"I found out after we lost to Newcastle in the Capital One Cup last week that I could go out on loan,” Williams told Ipswich Player.
"I had a few options but Ipswich was one of the main clubs that came to mind immediately and I felt it was the best club for me to join.
"There were so many positives from my time here before. There is a great team spirit here, the fans were great to me, but the main thing was the belief the manager showed in me. I’m looking forward to playing for him again.
"Things look like they are going well on the pitch and the club is moving forward. The play-offs are the aim and I’m delighted to have the chance to try and help keep Ipswich in the top six.”
He says he’s not yet given any thought to staying with Town beyond his initial spell: "All I am concentrating on at the moment is Sheffield tomorrow.
"I want to play as many games as I can between now and January and then we will see what happens after that.”
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