IPSWICH COMPLETE LE PEN SIGNING

Le Pen can operate as left back or wing-back, and has been noted for his creative play down the wing.

Town boss George Burley has signed the Frenchman on a three-and-a-half year deal, with an undisclosed fee, believed to be around £2.5 million, being paid to the French side.

Le Pen had scored seven goals in the last two seasons, but it is as a provider from out wide that he has forged his reputation.

He was a key man in Lorient's promotion winning last season and has helped them to a mid-table berth so far this term.

Manager George Burley is happy with his new signing, telling the club's official website: "Ulrich is an attacking wide player.

"He has many qualities - a good left foot, is a good crosser and has the ability to take players on, in the mould of our former player Bobby Petta."

Burley is keen to build a stronger squad at Portman Road after not starting the season as well as he might have hoped after last year's exploits.