Youngster Ward Agrees to Sign Deal - Ipswich Town News
Young attacker Matt Ward has agreed to sign his first professional deal with the Blues in the summer.
The 17-year-old joined Town last year and has been a regular in the U18s this season. He was the Blues’ scorer during Saturday’s 5-1 home defeat to Sheffield Wednesday.
Ward, who also hit the net in the games against QPR, Millwall and Cardiff, previously played for Wroxham.
He is cup-tied for Saturday’s FA Youth Cup game against Swindon at Portman Road.
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