Season-long loanee Guirane N’Daw says he’d be interested in joining the Blues on a full-time basis if the opportunity were to present itself. The midfielder’s St Etienne contract is up at the end of the campaign.

Speaking in an interview with Ipswich Player, in which new team-mate Kelly Youga translated, the 28-year-old said: “I used to watch English football on the TV when I was younger and it was always my ambition to come over here and play.

“It was an easy decision to come here to Ipswich when the opportunity came up. I want to play my football here. I think I have the physical abilities to do well in English football.

“I am at Ipswich for the season and my first importance is to fight for the club, fight to get Ipswich up the table.

“I want to take it step by step but yes, why not? If a chance came along to get a long-term contract here I would be happy. We will see.”

Having dropped out of the picture during the latter days of Paul Jewell’s management, N’Daw has become a regular since Mick McCarthy took over as boss.

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CGrimwood added 12:44 - Nov 21 Sign him up! Just what we need on a full time basis.
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ipswichlegend added 12:46 - Nov 21 Cant speak a single word of english...yeah amazing!
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Harwich_Blue added 12:47 - Nov 21 Yes N'Daw
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pazelle added 12:49 - Nov 21 Superb! Well happy with that! Now we just need to stay up!
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irishtim added 12:52 - Nov 21 Well he has been one of the better of a poor lot imo. Lets see how it goes. Earn a contract with some powerful performances.
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Guthrum added 12:53 - Nov 21 Yes, I'd be happy with that. And there's a difference between not being able to speak a functional amount of English and not being fluent enough to conduct an interview!
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King_of_Portman_Rd added 13:00 - Nov 21 The sort of line that you would expect from a player who's contract at his parent club is coming to an end, but in fairness he has looked good this season, gives us some real steel and strength in the middle of the park which we haven't had much of in recent years, I'd just like to see him play alongside Hyam or Drury and given a bit more freedom as when he drives with the ball the opposition would absolute cack themselves

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Pessimistic added 13:08 - Nov 21 Well said Guthrum and if he is fluent on the field then that is all that matters for now!
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BerlinBlue added 13:09 - Nov 21 Yes please! Haven't seen him play in the flesh, but from all accounts he's got something about him.
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BerlinBlue added 13:14 - Nov 21 btw ipswichlegend, what languages do you speak? Oh, only English...
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AndrewPC added 13:14 - Nov 21 How many British professional footballers speak another language fluently, I wonder ? Probably a very small percentage. NDaw will not want to 'appear stupid" in an offcial club video interview. Makes sense for him to be interpreted by a colleague. Guthrum, u r spot on with your observation.
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Strikes added 13:20 - Nov 21 Allez mon fils! Je suis ici pour vous, si vous avez besoin d'un traducteur. Restez avec nous pour la lutte contre la relegation... (knew that A Level would come in handy one day)
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stringtheory added 13:22 - Nov 21 Town players found guilty of violent assault or GBH should be transfer listed immediately because they besmirch the name of those who went before them.
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AbujaBlue added 13:27 - Nov 21 Now the Kelly Youga transfer deal makes sense :-)
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bluelady added 13:30 - Nov 21 maybe whenever one of players goes on the 'lash' they need to take the big lad with them, i dont think anyone would come near them :-) I have seen him live and the guy a massive presence and seems to have far more passion than many of them put togehter. A wholehearted no nonsense defensive midfielder the likes of which we have been crying out for a long time. Not only that for a big lad he tackles really well (i was going to say his tackles are good but thats probably another story :-)

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ericclacton added 13:35 - Nov 21 Saw him against Burnley good player.
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BlueBoots added 13:45 - Nov 21 My favourite current Town player by a country mile - I don't think there are many others in the squad who would be in danger of getting subbed at half-time for being TOO competitive at the moment...
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ipswichlegend added 14:00 - Nov 21 BerlinBlue- you are a complete tool, he didnt even understand questions from the interviewer so whats the use having him trying to understand the staff. Lost cause im afraid and will not be here next season
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PimsNumber1 added 14:27 - Nov 21 ipswichlegend--he played alot of games at birmingham and chris houghton told jewell he was a decent player. He left them possibly because they couldnt afford him. As he played plenty of games they must have got round the language issue. Im sure a few of the boys in chelsea squad dont speak perfect english.
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GTRKing added 14:28 - Nov 21 Well he is a good player & Speaks some English & I hope he stay on after his loan spell.
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Bluetone added 14:34 - Nov 21 BerlinBlue I think you'll find ipswichlegend is also fluent in bollox.
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alfromcol added 14:56 - Nov 21 stringtheory Innocent until proven guilty is the law in this country!
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francisb123 added 15:12 - Nov 21 would rather n'daw to wellens
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kerryblue added 15:16 - Nov 21 Would like to see him here as a permanent fixture and agree any Town players who are carrying on like Chopra,jet Taylor etc should be moved on they dont deserve the blue of ipswich Town FC
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itfcjc added 15:20 - Nov 21 Sign him as soon as possible
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