Sone Aluko became a First-Team Coach in Kieran McKenna's backroom staff set up ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League campaign.

Sone, who played for the Blues between August 2021 and May 2024, announced his retirement from playing in the summer of 2024.

During his career Sone represented numerous clubs including Aberdeen, Rangers, Hull City and Fulham, as well as playing international football with Nigeria, before arriving at Portman Road.

His playing days at Town saw him set consistently high standards and contribute to the first-team environment, working closely with his teammates and coaches on the way to more than 50 appearances across all competitions and back-to-back promotions.

Sone also progressed with his coaching badges - along with other members of the first-team squad - as a player and has begun working with Kieran and the other coaches.