Bowditch Deal Soon? - Ipswich Town News

Town teen sensation Dean Bowditch celebrated his 17th birthday on Sunday and is set to sign a full professional contract with the Blues. Bowditch burst on to the senior scene when he set-up both goals in the 2-0 derby win at Norwich.

Players are only permitted to sign professional deals once they have reached their 17th birthday. TWTD understands that a contract has been agreed in principle and that the signing will be announced in due course.

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