New signing Alex Henshall says it was an easy decision to join the Blues having been released by Manchester City.

The 20-year-old, who has signed a two-year deal, which also includes an option for a third season, spent the end of the last campaign on loan at Portman Road and broke into the matchday 18 but without making it on to the field.

“Ipswich was always at the top of my list when I knew I would be moving on and it was an easy decision for me to make,” the former Swindon trainee told the club site. “I spoke to my family and my agent but it was a no-brainer really.

"I know the lads from being here on loan and they are a great bunch. I know what the manager wants from me and I like working under him and with the club moving forward in the right direction, everything felt right.

“I can’t wait to get going now and hopefully force my way into the team, either in pre-season or during the season. The gaffer has given me an opportunity and now it’s down to me to take it.”

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TractorCam added 16:06 - Jun 27 Welcome Alex and good luck!
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BiGDonnie added 16:10 - Jun 27 Great attitude. Welcome, high hopes for the lad.
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Ipswich_Loyal added 16:49 - Jun 27 Nothing to do with our facilities then, Alex? :(
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irishtim added 19:06 - Jun 27 Hope you prove to be a great success.
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jonwatson75 added 19:13 - Jun 27 Welcome. Hope you turn out to be a gem
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MickMac added 19:39 - Jun 27 Good prospect by all accounts. Good luck and welcome back Alex!
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jas0999 added 19:58 - Jun 27 Welcome and good luck!
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ArnieM added 22:02 - Jun 27 Just what we need. A young, quick winger. Welcome Alex, you're now a Tractor Boy.
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ArnieM added 22:02 - Jun 27 Just what we need. A young, quick winger. Welcome Alex, you're now a Tractor Boy.
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runaround added 22:08 - Jun 27 Welcome & good luck Alex
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SouperJim added 22:21 - Jun 27 Why is he trying to rip the shirt in half?
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Wickets added 09:03 - Jun 28 When there's an option for a third season, does that mean the player has that option or does the club have it? i'm never quite sure.
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Kentish_Tractor added 09:23 - Jun 28 Of course it's an easy decision when it's either being unemployed or earning a couple of grand a week with us! I doubt he got any other serious offers being a relative unknown so far. But I shall join in with the rest of you to welcome him to the club and I hope he turns out to be a good player for us. The sort of signing we want to be making - young and quick, with potential. BTW - New shirt looks good!

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spanishblue added 00:21 - Jul 1 And Alex now you've got a contract don't forget to earn your cash break into a sweat work hard and above all try try try and then try some more the crowd will love sit and sulk and you can be the butt of ill feeling sorry Alex we've had to many here recently who get terms and then sit back take there booty but I'm sure that won't be allowed to happen much more under these two men Coyb

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