Former Norwich City academy left-back Ben Wyatt has revealed that he has agreed a one-year pro deal with Town. The 18-year-old spent time on trial with the Blues towards the end of the season and featured for the U21s.

Wyatt, who completed his two-year scholarship with the Canaries this season, tweeted: “It would have been good to stay [at Norwich] but the club decided otherwise! I'd like to say thanks to everyone for their support personally over eight years.

“But my main focus now is at my new club and I am delighted to sign my first pro contract at Ipswich Town! I feel this is a great opportunity.”

Born in Norwich, Wyatt was in the Canaries’ FA Youth Cup-winning side in 2012/13, having been with them since their U11s. Earlier this year, he spent time training with the England U18s.

Earlier today, Blues second-year scholar Omar Sowunmi also agreed a one-year pro deal at Portman Road..

Meanwhile, Leeds have confirmed Town loanee Paul Green's release at the end of his contract. Blues boss Mick McCarthy has said he'll weigh-up whether to offer the Republic of Ireland international terms later in the summer.

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BlueLight added 09:16 - May 17 He saw sense in the end, that's all that matters. Hopefully he will shine for us.
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oldelsworthyfan added 09:38 - May 17 Good to see MM focusing on youthagain. Look where that's got Southampton.
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BlueandTruesince82 added 09:41 - May 17 Roller coaster, I belive no compensation is due because "they" didn't offer him a contract. He was in effect released. I went to school in Norfolk and I definitely had a Wyatt in my year, not this one I might add. I'm too old but a relation perhaps. Eirher best of luck young man. Hopefully a legend
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BlueandTruesince82 added 09:43 - May 17 *future legend
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Hegansheroes added 09:56 - May 17 Funny comments on here-ArnieM -given a chance if good enough?? Given a chance if you run a lot, can hoof the ball anywhere &pass sideways or backwards. If you have any skill, then no chance.
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Tractorog added 10:05 - May 17 I like him much better already. Welcome and good luck. Let's hope we develop him and he tries hard.
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irishtim added 11:13 - May 17 Give the lad a chance. He deserves that at least. Hopefully will turn out to be a star for us. We seem to be investing in youth which can only be a good thing long term.
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TractorCam added 11:52 - May 17 Welcome Ben, good luck!
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Scuzzer added 13:05 - May 17 Just can we hurry up and get a photo of him in a Town shirt....that photo somewhat galls me for being on our front page.
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itfc1981 added 13:19 - May 17 Phil and others who like the EDP for a laugh...... Enjoy! Check out number 9 on this link! lol The goons! http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city-fc/10_reasons_why_norwich_city_fans_ca
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jas0999 added 13:23 - May 17 I wish him well. Clearly not a first team player, but would like to see promising young players develop.
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Luka added 13:44 - May 17 Joe Royle also had Norwich connections, he was great for the Town. It is like the Sol Campbell THFC/AFC thing, or Carragher on Merseyside. Not saying he'll have the same effect, but, with Sowunmi yesterday, another good, young, hungry player signed (defenders, too). Very encouraging
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Luka added 13:47 - May 17 Hegansheroes - as I have said before, if you don't like the less attractive, but more functional football, vote with your feet
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Lightningboy added 16:18 - May 17 Well let's hope that these guys are given a chance at first team football at some point.
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meekreech added 21:06 - May 17 Hegansheroes If you ever watch football you will know that the best teams ( that means any above Nodge ) play more passes sideways and backwards than forward . In a recent top club euro cup game ) I checked it out and they played on average 2.9 passes backwards or sideways to every 1 forward . That is what is called possession !
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craftyoblue added 07:31 - May 18 Sounds like a good prospect who will be highly motivated to prove the carrot crunchers were wrong to let him go.
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Steelmonkey added 21:29 - May 20 meekreech - possesion counts for nothing, if you can't stick the ball away into the opposition net. An improvement to the midfield is an utmost priority for our future achievements.
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