Former Blues loanee Sixto Peralta was back at Portman Road today for the first time since his spell in the 2001/02 season.
Peralta joined Town on loan from Inter Milan for that Premier League campaign and was one of the success stories during what was ultimately a season which saw the Blues relegated from the top flight.
Town were keen to bring him back the following year but the financial problems which eventually led to administration prevented that from happening.
Now 44, the one-time midfielder is based back in his native Argentina but is currently in Europe visiting his former clubs and friends.
Speaking to Matt Holland, his skipper during his stint at Portman Road, for iFollow, Peralta said: "I’ve not been back since I played here and for me it is something special to be here in the city [sic] and at the club, to meet you again. I’m very happy to be here.
"My year in Ipswich was one of the most beautiful years in my career and I came to Europe to visit a lot of clubs and I wanted to be here.”
He added: "I finished my career in 2015 and I started to be work as an agent. I really enjoy it because I wanted to be near the football world and I like it.”
"Quizzed on whether he might have any players on his books he could bring to Town, he said: "I think so. Let’s see!”
Peralta made 21 starts and eight sub appearances for the Blues during his year at the club, scoring five times.