Ipswich Town have signed Sheffield United striker Jon Stead on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee after the player agreed personal terms.
The 25-year-old former England Under-21 international was initially signed on a three-month loan earlier this month.
Stead scored a debut goal in Town's 2-0 win over Reading on Saturday and was delighted with the move.
"Its been a fantastic weekend, what with scoring, getting the three points and finalising my move here," he said.
Stead began his career at Huddersfield Town, scoring 22 goals in 68 games before moving to Blackburn Rovers for £1.25m in 2004.
"It was an easy decision to make, joining the club," he added.
Ipswich chief executive Derek Bowden told the club's website: "It was always our intention to sign Jon on a permanent deal after we had agreed a fee with Sheffield.
"But to avoid having to rush things through at the last minute, with Jon having to race down here from Sheffield on deadline day, we agreed the loan.
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