Cotter Deal Confirmed - Ipswich Town News

League of Ireland Limerick have confirmed that right-back Barry Cotter has joined the Blues for an undisclosed fee understood to be in the region of £70,000. On Friday, TWTD was first to reveal that the 19-year-old was set to join Town.

Cotter, who recently spent time on trial at Playford Road, flew over from Ireland earlier today to undergo a medical and complete the formalities relating to his move.

The three-times-capped Republic of Ireland U19 international has agreed a deal until the summer of 2021, which is also likely to include the usual option for a further season.

"I can’t wait to get going now. It’s a fantastic opportunity for me to learn here,” Cotter told iFollow Ipswich.

"I know [Blues striker] Aaron [Drinan] from growing up and playing U19s football and I know some of the other boys here as well which will help me settle in.

ðŸŽ¥ | New recruit Barry Cotter spoke with iFollow Ipswich after completing his move to Portman Road today #itfc pic.twitter.com/v70IBRrbI7– Ipswich Town FC (@Official_ITFC) January 31, 2018

"It’s a big step up for me but I’m confident it’s one I can make. I’ve not set myself too many goals yet. I’d like to break into the first-team obviously but for now, I just want to get my head down and work hard and show people what I can do.

"With the manager and coaching staff here I feel I can really improve as a player and that’s my main aim for now.”

COTTER: #LimerickFC can confirm that defender Barry Cotter has joined English Championship club Ipswich Town, for an undisclosed fee.

The 19-year-old made a breakthrough to the first team during 2017 where he made 11 league appearances. pic.twitter.com/otRahQt0w5– Limerick FC (@LimerickFCie) January 31, 2018

Cotter joined Limerick in July 2015, and we thank Barry for his commitment and hard work in his two-and-a-half years at the club. We congratulate him on his progress during that period and wish him all the best at Ipswich.– Limerick FC (@LimerickFCie) January 31, 2018

Cotter, who can also play in midfield and at centre-half, made nine League of Ireland Premier Division starts and two sub appearances for Limerick during the 2017 Irish season, his first-team breakthrough campaign.

Three years ago, when joining Limerick, Cotter went viral across the globe due to his resemblance to Brazilian star Neymar.

Limerick FC gain global attention for signing of Neymar lookalike Barry Cotter #TransferNews http://t.co/H1OKeM2kL9 pic.twitter.com/TVfVO07uJH– Irish Post Sport (@IrishPostSport) August 28, 2015

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