Ipswich Town appoint former Wolves and Bournemouth head coach Gary O’Neil as their new manager, following the departure of Kieran McKenna earlier this month. Multiple outlets report O’Neil has signed a three-year contract at Portman Road, marking his return to Premier League management with the newly promoted club. The announcement is consistent across reports from Sky Sports, BBC Sport, and other outlets, all stating Ipswich confirm the appointment and the duration of the deal.
O’Neil is understood to be joining from French side Strasbourg, where he had a contract with time remaining, and at least one report says Strasbourg received a transfer fee believed to be around €5 million including add-ons. The deal is framed as O’Neil’s move back into an English top-flight role after his previous spells in the Premier League with Wolves and Bournemouth. Sources also include O’Neil’s comments describing the appointment as an honour and referencing the club’s standing. Overall, reports align on the timing, contract length, and O’Neil’s move from Strasbourg to Ipswich.
