Lankester Signs First Pro Deal - Ipswich Town News
Blues youngster Jack Lankester has signed his first professional contract, a deal to the summer of 2020.
The 18-year-old striker, who is from Bury St Edmunds, joined the academy as an U7 and was a regular in the U23s last season.
Lankester, who spent a spell on loan with Bury Town earlier this year, was involved with the first team in pre-season, coming on as a sub in the friendlies against the MK Dons and West Ham.
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