Portuguese midfielder Florentino Luís will remain in the English Premier League after joining newly-promoted Ipswich Town from Burnley on a five-year contract.
The former Benfica man moved to Burnley last summer but was unable to help the team from relegation. However, his combative displays across 31 league appearances in The Terriers’ midfield clearly caught the eye of Ipswich, who are back in the top flight for the second time in the space of three years.
“It feels brilliant to be a part of this club,” Florentino told the media upon his presentation on Tuesday.
“I think I will be very happy here. I like how the club sees the future and there are a lot of good players here. How the club is thinking to the long-term is one of the main reasons I came here.
“I can bring experience and balance to the team, between defence and attack, and I like to bring the connection.
“Now I have signed I can’t wait to meet my teammates and the fans and get started with the team.”
The 26-year-old becomes the first Portuguese to play for The Tractor Boys, who are now managed by former Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Gary O’Neil following the departure of Kieran McKenna shortly after the team secured promotion.
“We are delighted to have added Florentino to the group,” O’Neil said.
“He is a player who brings experience of playing in the Premier League as well as other major competitions in Europe, including the Champions League, and makes us stronger in central midfield.
“He brings quality off the ball, as well as on it, and we look forward to him joining up with the squad.”
