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“I’m sorry, unfortunately he’ll be leaving alongside Delap”- Kieran McKenna has confirmed that another Ipswich Town player will be sold alongside Liam Delap amid club contracts difficult extension following the club’s disappointing relegation from the Premier League.
Ipswich Town Relegated from Premier League as Luongo Set to Leave
Ipswich Town have endured a sobering return to the Premier League, ending their campaign with a 3-1 home defeat to West Ham United at Portman Road.
The loss left them with just 22 points from 38 matches, confirming their relegation.
Manager Kieran McKenna, who impressively led the Tractor Boys to successive automatic promotions, now faces the challenge of rebuilding for life back in the Championship.
While the squad looks strong on paper, reinforcements are clearly needed in several key positions.
One confirmed departure this summer is Australian international midfielder Massimo Luongo, who will leave the club when his contract expires.
Luongo’s Departure Seen as a Necessary Move
Luongo, a product of Tottenham Hotspur’s academy, previously spent time on loan at Ipswich before making a name for himself at Swindon Town, where he became a vital player.
He later joined QPR in 2015, racking up 152 appearances, followed by a three-year stint at Sheffield Wednesday.
After a brief and uneventful spell at Middlesbrough, Luongo joined Ipswich and played an instrumental role in their rise from League One to the Premier League.
However, the top-flight proved challenging for the 32-year-old, who featured just 11 times during the season.
Ipswich fan pundit Adam Wilkin praised Luongo’s contributions but agreed it was time for the midfielder to move on.
“Luongo has been one of the best free signings the club has made in years,” Wilkin said. “He built a brilliant partnership with Sam Morsy in League One and carried that into the Championship.
But the Premier League was a step too far in terms of fitness and game time.
At 32, it feels like the right moment for him to seek regular football elsewhere—possibly reigniting his international career with Australia.”
Wilkin added that strengthening the midfield will be crucial if Ipswich are to mount a strong challenge for promotion again.
Midfield Overhaul Likely as Ipswich Plan for the Future
With captain Sam Morsy approaching 34 and loan players Jens Cajuste and Kalvin Phillips set to return to their parent clubs, midfield is expected to be a priority for Ipswich this summer.
Despite heavy investment over the season, Ipswich struggled in the Premier League midfield battles, something McKenna will aim to address in the transfer window.
Players like Jacob Greaves, Chiedozie Ogbene, Jaden Philogene, Sammie Szmodics, and Jack Clarke—key figures from past Championship campaigns—remain at the club.
Their experience, combined with potential new signings and funds from parachute payments and possible player sales, could help Ipswich quickly bounce back.
While Luongo’s exit will be felt, the decision appears to be driven by the club’s ambition to reshape the squad for another promotion push.
His contributions won’t be forgotten, but the focus is now on building a team ready for sustained success.
