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Ipswich Town confirm Shrewsbury Town boss Paul Hurst as new manager

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Image: Paul Hurst has signed a three-year deal at Ipswich

Ipswich Town have announced Paul Hurst as their new manager on a three-year deal.

The Sky Bet Championship side had been searching for a new manager since the departure of Mick McCarthy in April.

Ipswich confirmed on Monday that they had been granted permission to speak to Hurst having agreed a compensation package with Shrewsbury, who were defeated 2-1 by Rotherham in the League One play-off final on Sunday.

"I'd like to thank Shrewsbury for giving me the chance to manage at League One level," Hurst told Ipswich's website.

"It was an unbelievable season and just disappointing that we couldn't cap it off in the way we would have liked to.

"I had an excellent relationship with everyone at the club and I'd like to wish Shrewsbury the best of fortunes but when this opportunity came up, it was just too good to turn down.

Shrewsbury Town manager Paul Hurst acknowledges the fans after the final whistle during the Sky Bet League One Final at Wembley Stadium, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Sunday May 27, 2018. See PA story SOCCER League One. Photo credit should read: Nigel French/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
Image: Hurst suffered heartache with Shrewsbury in the Sky Bet League One play-off final against Rotherham

"Ipswich are a big football club when you think of the stature and history it has in the game. When I was just starting to watch football I can remember the likes of Mills, Burley, Wark and Cooper and what a great team they had.

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"The club has a great reputation and always looks to be well run and I'm delighted to now be part of Ipswich Town, with an opportunity to make our own history.

"I'm ambitious and I can't wait to get going and test myself at a higher level. The building blocks are here and it's my job to move the club forward. I'll be doing my absolute best to do that."

Frank Lampard had been interviewed for the vacant position by owner Marcus Evans, but the two parties could not agree terms.

The former Chelsea and England midfielder is close to signing a deal to become the next Derby County manager, Sky Sports News understands.

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