Wycombe Wanderers have confirmed the signing of former Derby County captain Richard Keogh on a free transfer.

The 36-year-old, who once had a spell with the Chairboys back in 2005, is the first official transfer under the Matt Bloomfield era.

He joins after leaving Ipswich Town where he played 16 times in all competitions in his only season at Portman Road.

Upon his return to Adams Park, Bloomfield said of the centre back: “Richard’s someone I’ve known for nearly 20 years and he’s had a fantastic career at a higher level, as well as playing in a European Championship for Ireland.

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“He’s a real leader and exactly the type of character you want in your changing room, alongside his undoubted ability on the pitch.

“I know how highly regarded he was at Ipswich last season, even when he wasn’t in the team, because of the help and guidance he was able to give to his team-mates.

“He’s still got that hunger to extend his career and to achieve more success, and I think it’s a really important signing for us to make, giving us another strong option at the back, with more signings to come in the near future.”

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Keogh, who played 26 times for the Republic of Ireland between 2013 and 2019, has represented 13 clubs during his career – making over 700 appearances.

He will wear the number 16 shirt for Wanderers, which was last worn by Jordan Willis.