Non-negotiable, Kieran McKenna is perfect for me, insists Ipswich Town star

The 25-year-old centre-back is a product of the Manchester United academy and signed for Ipswich Town on a free transfer this summer, signing a one-year contract.

Tuanzebe reunited with McKenna, who he worked with during his time at Manchester United.

The defender said McKenna has an eye for detail and added that the Ipswich Town manager always strives for perfection.

Tuanzebe insists McKenna has a non-negotiable attitude towards hard work, consistency and repetition and believes the Ipswich boss is the type of manager he needs.

“I think everyone who knows the manager understands his attention to detail and how he wants everything done almost perfectly,” Tuanzebe told Ipswich Town television. “Therefore, repetition, regularity and hard work are non-negotiable for him.

“I think he is the person, especially in my situation, who is perfect for what I want to do with the rest of my career.”

Tuanzebe is yet to make his debut for the Blues this season and that opportunity could come at Sheffield Wednesday this weekend.

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Tuanzebe was released by the Red Devils earlier this summer and after spending a week training with the Tractor Boys, he signed a one-year contract with Portman Road, with the club having the option to extend him for another year again. .

The 25-year-old joined United at the age of eight and made 37 appearances for the first team, but his opportunities have become increasingly limited in recent years and he has been out to Aston Villa, Napoli and City of Stoke borrow.

Tuanzebe previously worked with Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna when he coached at Old Trafford and he becomes the Tractor Boys’ seventh signing of the summer following the arrivals of Jack Taylor, Cieran Slicker, George Hirst , Omari Hutchinson, Brandon Williams and Dane. Scarlett. The defender said he was excited about moving to Suffolk and revealed that McKenna was a key factor in his decision to join the club.

“It’s great to finally be able to complete the deal,” Tuanzebe said on the club’s official website.

“I chatted to the coach earlier this summer, having worked with him before and it was great to see a familiar face. Knowing the caliber of the coach, coming here was the right decision because I know his standards. and how thorough he is.

“The stadium, pitch and training ground are all top class and the team are humble, willing to work and everyone wants to take the Club to a better position. “I’m delighted to be here and can’t wait to get started.”

Tuanzebe could make his Ipswich debut against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough on Saturday.

McKenna is delighted to have Tuanzebe back and he outlined the qualities he thinks the centre-back will bring to his team.

“We are really delighted to have Axel at the Football Club,” McKenna told the club’s official website.

“He is a defender with a lot of experience and comes from a young age and has many qualities as a player and a person. He is quick, strong in one-on-one situations, is Good communicator and ball handler. Good. We think he will bring a lot to the team and the Club.

“He trained well with the group last week and will continue to do so. We want to develop him properly and get him back to his best. If we do that, we think that we could have a very valuable asset for the team. .

“We enjoyed working with him this week and he enjoyed being around him.