Town to Take Up Option on Benyu's Contract and Set to Offer Longer-Term Deal - Ipswich Town News
Town boss Mick McCarthy has revealed that the Blues will be taking up the option for a further year on youngster Kundai Benyu’s contract, which is up at the end of the season, and will “probably” offer him a longer-term deal.
The 19-year-old’s loan spell with Vanarama National League side Aldershot was extended into a fourth month yesterday, the midfielder having been named the Shots’ Player of the Month for February.
"That’s what he’s gone out there to do to try and impress everybody and he’s certainly done that, he’s achieved that,” McCarthy said.
"I know [Aldershot manager] Gary Waddock, I played with him for Ireland and for Millwall and I’ve spoken to him on a regular basis and he’s delighted with him. They’ve got a chance of getting in the play-offs, which would be great for him.”
He added: "He’s done great. Nobody’s ever doubted his ability. Attitude, desire to work hard [were more of a question] and that was the case when he went to Aldershot, and he’s bought into it and he’s doing it.
"Wow, we can all see how he handles the ball because give him the ball, he can keep hold of it and he can pass it and he finds his team-mates, he’s very, very good.
"But it’s coupling it with all the other stuff, and he’s doing it. And if he’s doing it we could have a very good player on our hands. And, yes, we will be taking up his option and probably giving him a longer contract, not just his option.”
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