Town have revealed that free agent Australian international winger Tommy Oar is joining the club.

The 23-year-old is due at the club over the weekend having left Dutch side FC Utrecht - where he made 105 Eredivisie appearances, scoring four goals - after five years in the summer.

The Queenslander was previously with the Brisbane Roar, having played youth football with Palm Beach and QAS.

Manager Mick McCarthy told Ipswich Player: “We have watched Tommy a few times and checked him out on our scouting system. We have done our due diligence on him and he will be a good signing for us.

“I spoke to [former Holland international] Jan Wouters, who worked with him at Utrecht, and he gave him a glowing report.

“He is quick and direct and puts some great crosses in. He does all the tracking back as well. I’m delighted to have him. He’s a full Australian international and he will add to the competition here.”

Oar has won 25 full caps, scoring two goals, having made his international debut in March 2010.

He was a member of this year's Asian Cup-winning squad but played only one game from the bench.

Oar was included in the 28-man provisional squad for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa but didn't make the final cut.

Having been in the squad for the U20 World Cup in Colombia in 2011, he then started all three of the Socceroos' games at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Oar was recently close to joining Athletic Bilbao but the deal fell through as he was deemed to have insufficient Basque heritage, despite his paternal grandparents having come from the region.

Athletic only recruit players from the Basque country or who have come through their youth system.

Oar also received interest from clubs in the Middle East and elsewhere abroad, and had also been linked with Brighton, Hull City and Fulham.

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runningout added 20:37 - Aug 28 some need to cool it.. we have had a good start, but hold on a bit
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Essexnblue added 20:45 - Aug 28 This club is starting to go real places, players of real quality are being signed and with the exception of Dallas who chose Leeds we are not getting a whisper until they are at the medical stage. Anyone remember the Keane, Jewell and Clegg days? This is different gravy. Well done Mick and TC absolute quality.
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Ely_Blue added 20:54 - Aug 28 I hope Mick hasn't been sold down the river with this one............. I'll get my coat
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Essexnblue added 21:10 - Aug 28 Saw a comment on here about the guy having to go home to Australia every time there is an international. This is only for World Cup games all friendlies are played at Craven Cottage or Loftus Road.
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Lombokblue added 21:16 - Aug 28 Can Bournemouth recall Fraser at any time?
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StirlingArcher added 21:34 - Aug 28 no recall on Fraser
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 21:36 - Aug 28 Sounds great. We must improve his dress sense however. Welcome Tommy!
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Currie10 added 21:38 - Aug 28 I'll bite Daleyitfc - though I think the most of us just ignore you and click down arrow as you are quite clearly an absolute waste of space.
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BrettenhamBlue added 22:14 - Aug 28 Bobble will be happy. Know nothing about this player, but sounds a good signing.
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runaround added 22:28 - Aug 28 Welcome Tommy
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Warkys_Tash added 22:45 - Aug 28 It's always interesting when Mick plucks a relative unknown out of the air. Does anyone know if he played against us in pre-season?
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KiwiTractor added 23:01 - Aug 28 As a teenager this kid, looked great in the A-League for Brisbane and I'm sure his time in Holland will have developed him further. Welcome Tommy, I'll even forgive you being an Aussie!
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yun added 08:03 - Aug 29 More good news! Looks like the kid has a cracking left foot.
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tractorboy83 added 08:14 - Aug 29 Lads, I am from Brisbane, Australia. My younger cousin grew up playing footy with Tommy, and let me tell you this kid has talent. Good pace, tracks back in defence and can deliver a good cross. He has his head switched on and the lad will contribute to this team well.
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