Donacien Signs New Deal - Ipswich Town News
Right-back Janoi Donacien has signed a new contract with the Blues which runs to the summer of 2023 with the club having an option for a further season.
The 28-year-old would have been out of contract at the end of 2021/22, Town having taken up the one-year option on his previous deal in May.
"I'm really happy to have it done,” the St Lucia-born full-back told iFollow Ipswich.
"We've been speaking about it for a couple of weeks. I've been enjoying my football here and I want that to continue.
"I'm happy to be playing regularly and the group here is really close. We're getting stronger and I want to continue to be a part of that.
"I've received some nice messages from supporters and been getting some praise for my work. There is a good vibe and this is a really good place to be.”
Donacien joined the Blues from Accrington Stanley in the summer of 2018 but has had an up and down spell with the club, spending spells on loan back at the Wham Stadium and with Fleetwood before establishing himself as the first-choice right-back under Paul Cook’s management this season.
What to read next:
Robins: I Think They've Been FantasticCoventry City boss Mark Robins was full of praise for Town following his side’s 2-1 home defeat to the Blues, which took Kieran McKenna’s men to within a point of promotion to the Premier League.
Morsy: We Showed ResilienceTown captain Sam Morsy highlighted the squad’s resilience after the Blues moved to within one point of promotion to the Premier League with a crucial 2-1 victory over Coventry City.
McKenna: Burns Injury Cramp, Clarke Knee ProblemTown boss Kieran McKenna has confirmed that Wes Burns and Leif Davis, who were both seen limping during this evening's 2-1 victory at Coventry City, have no big issues while Harry Clarke was unavailable for selection due to a knee problem.
Coventry City 1-2 Ipswich Town - Match ReportTown are one point away from a return to the Premier League after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Coventry City at the Coventry Building Society Arena. Kieffer Moore’s eighth minute goal gave the Blues a 1-0 half-time advantage, but the Sky Blues, who were in charge for long spells, levelled through Haji Wright on 64, however, Cameron Burgess restored the lead with his second goal of the season five minutes later and Town saw out 11 minutes of added-on time to secure three vital points and put them a single point away from back-to-back promotions.
Three Changes For Town at Coventry as Davis StartsTown boss Kieran McKenna makes three changes for this evening’s crunch final away game of the season against Coventry City at the Coventry Building Society Arena but Leif Davis is fit enough to start at left-back.