Newly promoted Ipswich City have signed Portuguese defensive midfielder Florentino Luis from Burnley for an undisclosed price.
The 26-year-old, who made 31 league appearances final season for a relegated Burnley facet, has signed a five-year contract at Portman Street.
Fellow Premier League newcomers Hull Metropolis had been additionally within the participant.
“It feels sensible to be part of this membership,” Florentino stated.
“I like how the membership sees the long run and there are loads of good gamers right here. I can deliver expertise and stability to the group, between defence and assault, and I prefer to deliver the connection.”
Ipswich supervisor Gary O’Neil added: “He brings expertise of enjoying within the Premier League in addition to different main competitions in Europe, together with the Champions League, and makes us stronger in central midfield.”
Florentino’s mortgage transfer to Burnley from Benfica was solely made everlasting in June due to an obligation to purchase for a reported £20.8m.
He made his Clarets debut towards Liverpool final September and shortly established himself as a key a part of former supervisor Scott Parker’s facet, of their unsuccessful struggle to keep away from relegation from the highest flight.
He helped Benfica win Portugal’s Primeira Liga in 2019 and 2023, partnering Chelsea and Argentina star Enzo Fernandez, and the Portuguese League Cup in 2025.
He has been capped by Portugal at each stage from Beneath-15 to Beneath-21.
