Scholar Eze Signs Pro Deal - Ipswich Town News
Academy first-year scholar Nelson Eze has signed his first professional deal with Town.
Eze, who is 6ft 6in tall, joined the Blues as an U16 and plays central midfield, as an attacking midfielder or central striker.
"Happy to have signed my first professional contract with Ipswich Town,” Eze, who turned 17 last month, wrote on Instagram.
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