Town have confirmed the signing of former West Brom keeper Adam Przybek on a two-year deal with an option for a further season. TWTD revealed yesterday that the 19-year-old, who spent time on trial at Portman Road earlier this year, was at the club to undergo a medical and complete the formalities relating his move.
"I'm delighted and I can't wait to get going," Przybek told iFollow Ipswich. "This a new challenge for me having been at West Brom since I was seven, but one I'm very much looking forward to."
Przybek came through the academy ranks at the Hawthorns before being released this summer without having broken into their first-team squad. Last season he made 22 appearances for the Baggies’ U18s without featuring for their U23s.
He also spent time on loan with Gloucester City and Rushall Olympic prior to three weeks on trial with the Blues in January and February in which he featured in the 4-3 U23s defeat at Crystal Palace when he evidently caught the eye of manager Paul Lambert and goalkeeper-coach Jimmy Walker.
English-born Przybek has won U16s caps with England and has played at U17 and U19 levels with Wales and was recently on standby for their U21s squad. He also qualifies to play international football for Poland via his grandparents.
Przybek, who was on loan at Worcester City in 2017/18, will be viewed as an U23s keeper next season and his addition may allow the Blues to send Harry Wright, 20, out on loan to gain first-team experience elsewhere during 2019/20.
Town have now made two signings this summer, Przybek and fellow keeper Tomas Holy, with striker James Norwood set to become the third when, as previously reported, his long all-but-done free move from Tranmere is finally confirmed next week.
The 28-year-old, who is currently away on a family holiday, is set to sign a three-year deal with an option for a further season.
🗣 "It's a fresh start for me."
New U23 'keeper @PrzyAdam spoke with iFollow Ipswich shortly after signing a two-year deal at Portman Road. #itfc pic.twitter.com/noETfx0FuK– Ipswich Town FC (@IpswichTown) June 5, 2019
The start of a new chapter... massive thanks to @WBA for the last 12 years.. Delighted to be joining a club such as Ipswich Town, where I feel is the right place for me to take the next steps. Looking forward to meeting the lads and getting going ⚪ï¸ðŸ”µ #ITFC
— Adam Przybek (@PrzyAdam) June 5, 2019