Forward Zoe Barratt has become the seventh member of the Ipswich Town Women’s squad to sign a professional deal this summer.

The 18-year-old has penned a one-year contract with an option for a further season.

Barratt joined Town’s WSL Academy in the summer of 2019 from the MK Dons and quickly broke into the first team set-up at the start of the 2019/20 season.

Having been in and around the team for that campaign, Cambridge-born Barratt secured a regular spot in the short-lived 2020/21 season. Overall, she has now made 11 appearances for the Blues, scoring four times.

Barratt broke into the England U19s squad as a result of her form for Town and came on as a second-half sub in last month’s 4-1 victory over the Czech Republic.

“I'm really delighted to have signed my first pro deal here at Ipswich and I can't wait to get the season underway," Barratt told iFollow Ipswich.

“I think breaking into the first-team has really helped me and I'll keep working hard as a player and keep pushing on.”

The Tractor Girls face Hounslow in their first ever Women's National League Southern Premier Division fixture at Handworth Villa FC on Sunday (KO 2pm).

Photo: ITFC

stainless added 13:04 - Aug 10 Loving this, we are really showing that we want to succeed in both the Mens & Womens game. Who's going to be first to their respective Premier league?
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PackwoodBlue added 16:17 - Aug 10 Best of luck Zoe. COYB!
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dangerous30 added 16:25 - Aug 10 Congratulations 😀
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Runner added 18:43 - Aug 10 Once the new pitch is down at end of season 2021/2022 the women's team can play on PR, maybe with season ticket holders getting in free & low price for others, may even get a few thousand watch each game. I always enjoy watching England women play.
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