New Ipswich Town signing Jaden Philogene says he picked the Blues over a host of other clubs - and wants to become the best player he can be under boss Kieran McKenna,

The 22-year-old winger finally signed from Aston Villa late last night, in a deal worth £20m plus add-ons.

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He wasn't signed in time to play in tonight's clash with Brighton (7.30pm, TNT Sports), but could make his debut against defending Premier League champs Manchester City in Suffolk on Sunday (4.30pm, Sky Sports).

In a short first interview with the club on TownTV, Philogene was asked if there was interest from other clubs this month.

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"Yeah, of course," he replied. "But I picked Ipswich.”

Of what excites him about signing for Town, he added: “Playing in the Premier League and showcasing my skills in front of a beautiful crowd.

“I know they have great players, and I know some of them off the pitch as well.”

Jaden Philogene has signed a four-and-a-half year deal at Town (Image: Matchday Images/ITFC) Boss Kieran McKenna has wanted to sign Philogene for some time, with the winger almost heading to Suffolk in the summer before Villa activated their buyback clause.

So, now he's a Town player, what has McKenna said to him?

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Philogene revealed: “Getting me in and playing as many games as possible, get my head down and work hard, and just be the best player I can be.”

Of what fans can expect of him as a player, he added: “As a player I just like to dribble, link up play, do skills, score and assist.”

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Philogene has already played at Portman Road this season, having come on as a 64th minute sub for Villa in their pulsating 2-2 draw with Town back in September.

And, with home games surely key for the Blues as they bid to stay in the Premier League, Philogene confirmed that the vocal home faithful make it a tough place to play for visiting teams.

“It’s a challenge!" he revealed. "You guys were… you don’t look like a team that’s just been promoted to be fair, a very strong team.”