Ipswich Town midfielder Alan Judge has signed a new two-year contract to stay at Portman Road until 2021.

The Republic of Ireland international joined Town on a short-term deal until the end of the season from Brentford in January, but has now extended his stay.

Judge, 30, has been a regular in the Ipswich side since his arrival.

Ipswich also have the option to extend his new contract by a further year.

“It’s great news for the club that we have Judgey signed up,” manager Paul Lambert said.

“The supporters have taken to him and his quality is clear to see.

“I know he wants to play for Ireland as well so playing games regularly here can only help in that respect.”