Republic of Ireland winger Chiedozie Ogbene has completed a move from Luton Town to Premier League newcomers Ipswich Town for an undisclosed fee.
The 27-year-old from Cork, who scored four times in 30 appearances for the Hatters in last season’s top flight, has signed a four-year contract.
Ogbene told Town TV: “I’m very excited and feel lucky to have this opportunity to play in the Premier League again.
“It’s an opportunity I had to grab with both hands and I can’t wait to be involved as soon as possible.”
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Ogbene began his career with Cork City and Limerick before spells at Brentford, Rotherham and Luton.
Ogbene’s signing makes it three Ireland internationals that have been snapped up by Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna in the last couple of weeks, with Sammie Szmodics signing from Blackburn and Dara O’Shea from Burnley.
Meanwhile, Portsmouth have signed Irish striker Mark O’Mahony on a season-long loan deal from Premier League side Brighton.
The 19-year-old scored for the Seagulls in their 4-0 Carabao Cup victory over Crawley on Tuesday evening.
Pompey boss John Mousinho said: “Mark has been involved for Brighton during pre-season, as well as featuring the other night.
“It was brilliant for him to get those minutes and make such a strong contribution, while everyone there speaks incredibly highly of him.”