The midfielder achieved promotions with Ipswich Town in each of the last two seasons.
Former Tottenham Hotspur academy product and QPR midfielder Dominic Ball has signed for League One outfit Leyton Orient to end his hunt for a new club as a free agent following release from Ipswich Town this summer.
The 29-year-old was part of the Tractor Boys squad that won promotion from League One in 2023 and the side which clinched a back-to-back promotion into the Premier League last season. Ball made 10 Championship appearances for Keiran McKenna's squad last season.
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The player was released at the expiration of his contract in June and praised by Ipswich Town as an 'an important member of the dressing room' and thanked by the manager for his 'vital contributions'.
The transfer deadline for the EFL passed at the end of August but clubs are still able to recruit players as free agents, which is how Leyton Orient have moved to bring the player in for the 2024/25 season. The O's have endured a tricky start to the third tier this term, losing all four of their opening fixtures and sitting rock bottom of the table at this early stage.
On signing for the club, Leyton Orient Richie Wellens welcomed Ball. He said: "We’re delighted to welcome Dom here to Leyton Orient, with him adding both real quality and depth to our squad.
“He has played the majority of his career in the Championship to date, and not only does he add some more experience to our midfield, he is a real leader, and someone Kieran McKenna has given great credit to regarding the excellent team spirit which saw Ipswich gain back-to-back promotions in recent years.”
The former Ipswich Town man is a familiar name for football fans in London. Ball began his youth career with Watford before moving to Spurs in 2011. The midfielder never made a senior appearance for Tottenham Hotspur as he was sent on loan to Cambridge United and Rangers.
Rotherham United signed the player in 2016 and three years later Ball moved back to the capital to play for QPR. Over three years he racked up 99 appearances for the R's before making the move to Ipswich Town in 2022.