Town have confirmed the signing of Lee Bowyer on a one-year deal with the option of a second season. On Wednesday, TWTD reported that the midfielder would join the Blues on his return from his holiday ahead of this week's pre-season games in Holland.

Having put pen to paper on his contract, the former Birmingham, Charlton, Leeds, West Ham and Newcastle man will now meet up with the rest of the squad, who flew to their Eindhoven training camp this morning.

Bowyer says he's pleased to be joining Town: "There was interest from other clubs but Ipswich is the right choice for me.

"I know all about the traditions of the club and the history after working with Sir Bobby Robson at Newcastle. I know it's a family club but having met the manager, I know it's also an ambitious one and that's very important for me.

"Everything I heard from the manager was very positive. He wants to get Ipswich back in the Premier League and I'm looking forward to playing my part in trying to make that happen."

Blues manager Paul Jewell added: "We're obviously delighted to have signed a player of Lee's quality.

"Anyone who has seen Lee play over the years knows he is a winner and he will bring that winning mentality into our dressing room."

News of Town's interest in the 34-year-old one-time England international first broke last Saturday with Leeds, Derby and unnamed Premier League clubs also believed to have shown interest in the controversial 5ft 9in tall Londoner. The Blues have also hinted that there could be further transfer news on Monday.

Elsewhere, former Town loanee Gianni Zuiverloon has completed his move to La Liga side Real Mallorca.

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Ipswich24 added 21:44 - Jul 10 Fantastic Signing
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Barhamblue added 21:44 - Jul 10 Very happy with this!
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JoshTheLad added 21:44 - Jul 10 HURRAY :D
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ItfcLoyal added 21:44 - Jul 10 great signing
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robdaful added 21:44 - Jul 10 I guess we have our new captain.
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decITFC1878 added 21:45 - Jul 10 BOWYERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
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TractorCam added 21:46 - Jul 10 Brilliant signing.
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Blue4life added 21:46 - Jul 10 BRILLAINT!
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WoodfordTim added 21:47 - Jul 10 Great! Will give us the effort & determination to win in midfield. Just what we needed.
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Blue4life added 21:48 - Jul 10 BRILLIANT** LOL. Great signing adds real steel to the midfield!
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Tommyc added 21:50 - Jul 10 Very astute signing by PJ and the guy still has a fair bit about him. Just what we needed as have been too nice for a good few years Centre half and Keeper left to sort out?
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TractorMan added 21:51 - Jul 10 Welcome Lee. Please, please come here and prove the holier than though brigade wrong?
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debenturedave added 21:51 - Jul 10 Top signing.... now waiting to sign his old sparring mate Dyer !!!
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Blandford added 21:51 - Jul 10 Welcome abroad. Another great signing. Credit to the entire management team who with PJ's assistance seem to have learned a lot about signing quality players and having a realistic wage structure for a promotion chasing side. Looking forward to the new season.
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itfc_jew added 21:52 - Jul 10 Yeahh boy
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ipswichtillidie added 21:54 - Jul 10 pleased with this signing,,, bring on a busy week in the transfer market... Tracey, Ched/evans or Maynard next pls...
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Tillz9 added 21:54 - Jul 10 Another good signing. Performed well in PL last year. Just the sort of player we need
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marcus139 added 21:56 - Jul 10 A good signing. Now lets get some more.
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nearly50yearsblue added 21:59 - Jul 10 Billy Sharp,midfield passer and another defender will do me for a few months.
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jert16 added 22:01 - Jul 10 GET IN!!!!!!!!!
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roytheboy added 22:01 - Jul 10 I'm Well pleased with that
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Barhamblue added 22:02 - Jul 10 Bowyer or Norris in a 50/50. I think I know who would win this little battle!
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dvdkev added 22:02 - Jul 10 welcome lee and good luck here
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StowTractorBoy added 22:06 - Jul 10 Very pleased with this signing - at last we will have some bite in midfield with hopefully a few goals. Its all coming together but we desperately need a craftsman in midfield and some pace on the flanks. I am sure PJ will sort it.
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GTRKing added 22:06 - Jul 10 hell yess awsome so he gone to europe with the boys so who next chops ellington ingimarson Cresswell Bowyer
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