New signing Reece Brown says he’s excited to be joining the Blues on loan from Manchester United until the end of the season, subject to the paperwork being rubber-stamped. The 21-year-old, the brother of ex-England man Wes, will wear the number 21 shirt while at Portman Road.
Speaking in an interview with Ipswich Player Brown, who has previously spent time on loan with Coventry, Oldham and Bradford, said: "This is a big challenge for me and I’m excited to be signing for Ipswich.
"It’s a big club with great facilities and I’m looking forward to meeting all the lads and getting started.
"I’ve played here once before - in an U15 academy showcase game for United - so it’s nice to be back here again and I’m ready to try and prove myself at Ipswich.
"I’m still only 21 and getting experience at a Championship club like Ipswich is good for me and it’s all part of my education.”
He says the move went through very fast: "The deal got done pretty quickly and it was a bit of a whirlwind really.
"I first heard of the interest about two days ago and I didn’t really know too much about it to be honest.
"I just came in from training at United and then I spoke to the gaffer [Sir Alex Ferguson], who told me I was going down to Ipswich for a few months and things went from there really.
"There’s a few of the lads here that I know already. I know David [McGoldrick] from playing with him at Coventry earlier this season and I also know Frank Nouble from playing for England youth with him.
"I obviously know Lee Martin as well, from when he was at United, so it will be good to see a few familiar faces and hopefully that will help me to settle in.”
The Mancunian says he's out to emulate the achievements of older brother Wes, who keeps a close watch on his progress: "My brother keeps an eye on how I'm doing and it's good to know that someone with his experience is looking out for me.
"He's had a great career and he will often ask for the DVDs of my games to see where I went right and wrong in my performances.
"It's great to have him offering bits of advice here and there. People often compare me to my brother but I think we are quite individual and I want to be known for Reece, not Wes."
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