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Parr Completes Strømsgodset Switch - Ipswich Town News

Full-back Jonny Parr has completed his move to Strømsgodset, signing a contract until 2019, the Norwegian club has confirmed.

Strømsgodset are understood to have paid the Blues a fee of around £70,000 for the 27-year-old, whose Town contract was due to end in the summer.

The Norwegian club's sporting director, former Sheffield United striker Jostein Flo, said: "Jonathan is a class player who fits perfectly into our club and our style of play.

"He has gained much experience in England, and played games at a high level over time. He knows what is required. This is a happy day for Strømsgodset."

He added: "He is good with both feet, very capable and is a player with a lot of energy who will delight the fans here at Marienlyst."

TWTD revealed that the Blues were in talks with the Norwegian top flight side regarding the Norway international a week ago on Saturday with the clubs sealing an agreement on Friday.

Parr, who was left out of the 18 which faced Portsmouth on Saturday, subsequently travelled to Norway to discuss personal terms and to undergo a medical.

In addition to Strømsgodset, other clubs in Norway and elsewhere in Europe also showed interest in the Oslo-born defender or midfielder.

While understood to have been happy at Town, Parr wanted to move on in order to play regular football having had limited first-team opportunities with the Blues this season - he started only three times in the Championship - while he and his currently pregnant wife were also keen to move back home to Norway.

Jonathan Parr er klar for Strømsgodset. Presenteres for presse og publikum pÃ¥ Marienlyst i dag klokken 12. pic.twitter.com/1LJPmWQtJk– Strømsgodset Fotball (@strmsgodset) January 13, 2016

Parr joined the Blues following his release by Crystal Palace in the summer of 2014 and made 29 starts and 14 sub appearances, scoring three goals.

Last night, Town confirmed that former Wolves and Ireland full-back Kevin Foley will be signing until the end of the season as Parr's replacement.

Flo om Parr-signeringen: En gledens dag for Strømsgodset. #godset2016 https://t.co/pkyCTF5KaT pic.twitter.com/hIAXXo0X5q– Strømsgodset Fotball (@strmsgodset) January 13, 2016

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