Maduako Signs Pro Deal at Leicester - Ipswich Town News
Released Academy central defender Jide Maduako has signed a one-year professional contract with Leicester City. TWTD revealed that the second-year scholar was on trial with the Foxes in February.
Londoner Maduako was one of five players told they would not be offered professional terms by the Blues at the end of their scholarships.
Right-back Callum Bennett, the only second-year to be offered pro terms by the Blues this summer, has turned down his deal.
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