Richards Completes Walsall Move - Ipswich Town News
Walsall have completed the signing of Matt Richards after a trial. The 24-year-old Town academy product was released at the end of the season and has signed a two-year deal at the Bescot Stadium.
Saddlers manager Chris Hutchings said: "Matt is an accomplished player. He comes here at the right age and has good experience at the higher level.
"He can play wide left or in the middle and will add a calmness to the side. As a natural left-footer he gives us nice balance and is a footballer of undoubted ability."
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