diff --git a/degesch.c b/degesch.c
index 37c0c1d..a6c35ac 100644
--- a/degesch.c
+++ b/degesch.c
@@ -4773,6 +4773,8 @@ handle_command_connect (struct app_context *ctx, char *arguments)
 		buffer_send_error (ctx, s->buffer, "Already connected");
 		return true;
 	}
+	if (s->state == IRC_CONNECTING)
+		irc_destroy_connector (s);
 
 	irc_cancel_timers (s);
 	irc_initiate_connect (s);