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Ipswich Town release two players including World Cup star as Kalvin Phillips’ future is decided

Published on June 02, 2025 at 03:52 PM

IPSWICH have released just two players following their relegation from the Premier League.

The Tractor Boys have cut ties with star Massimo Luongo and winger Marcus Harness as the club prepares for life back in the .

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Former World Cup star Massimo Luongo has been released by Ipswich
IPSWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 29: Marcus Harness of Ipswich Town reacts after missing a shot during the Sky Bet Championship match between Ipswich Town and Queens Park Rangers at Portman Road on December 29, 2023 in Ipswich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)
Marcus Harness could be offered a permanent deal at a Championship club
Kalvin Phillips of Ipswich Town prepares to take a corner during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Ipswich Town and Bristol Rovers at Portman Road in Ipswich, England, on January 12, 2025. (Photo by MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Ipswich have confirmed that Kalvin Phillips will go back to his parent club Manchester City

Kieran McKenna’s side have also sent back to his parent club after the expiry of his season-long loan.

Phillips, who failed to register a single goal contribution in 19 Prem games for Ipswich, has been linked with a return to for months.

The 29-year-old left his boyhood club, where he’s still loved, for City back in 2022 in a six-year £45million deal.

But he’s had a nightmare time at the Etihad, playing just 16 times in the Prem in two seasons, before being loaned to and Ipswich.

And it seems likely that ‘s side will look to permanently sell or loan out the Euro 2020 midfielder again this summer.

Meanwhile, will return to Brighton and former defender has been shipped back to Atalanta after playing just three Prem games this season.

midfielder Jens Cajuste’s loan has also expired, despite him playing 33 games this term.

Ipswich’s statement read: “Luongo and Harness depart after playing significant roles in the club’s back-to-back promotions from to the Premier League.”;

Luongo, part of ‘s 2014 and 2018 World Cup squads, joined in January 2023 and scored five goals in 75 appearances.

Harness scored 10 goals in 89 games before joining Derby, who finished 19th in the , on loan in August 2024.

But the 29-year-old could be in luck as Derby boss John Eustace is interested in bringing him back toPride Parkon a permanent basis.

Meanwhile, will return from his loan at Sheffield United, who missed out on promotion after a heartbreaking play-off final defeat to Sunderland.

Ali Al-Hamadi returns from Stoke and Cameron Humphreys from after having spent time away on loan.

Centre-back Cameron Burgess and former Manchester United defender will be offered new contracts.

Meanwhile, Chelsea have – put in place in case Ipswich were relegated.

Liam Delap of Ipswich Town in a soccer jersey.
Liam Delap is joining Chelsea

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