Youngster Smith Signs First Pro Deal - Ipswich Town News
Academy scholar Tommy Smith has signed his first professional deal with the club, a contract which runs to the summer of 2022 with the club having an option for a further season.
Smith, 18, made his senior bow as a half-time sub in the Leasing.com Trophy tie at Peterborough in December.
The second-year scholar, a left-back, is currently on loan with hometown club Bury Town in Bostik Division One North.
Smith is one of nine academy youngsters to have made their senior bows this season, along with Bailey Clements, Alex Henderson, Tawanda Chirewa, Armando Dobra, Liam Gibbs, Tommy Hughes, Brett McGavin and Tyreece Simpson.
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