Larsen Toure has joined Blues - with a little help from a former team-mate he will now line up alongside him in a Town shirt.  

The 31-year-old midfielder became friends with Kevin Bru in their time together playing for Levski Sofia in Bulgaria and they are now reunited at Portman Road, with Larsen signing a one year contract with a year option on top.

“Kevin said that the manager was looking for players so I sent him a ‘video’ of me playing and he passed it on,” Larsen, a Guinea international, told the Club website. 

“The manager liked what he saw and I was asked in for a trial and now I’m delighted that I have joined Ipswich Town. 

“For many years I have wanted to play in England and now I have the chance. Kevin has told me all about the Club and the town. It’s a fantastic stadium and the fans live for the football. I can see that they really support the team. 

“It was hard when I first arrived here because I have not played for three months but I’m getting there with my fitness and I’m looking forward to playing for the Club.”