Burns Signs New Contract
Monday, 16th May 2022 14:10

Player of the Year Wes Burns has signed a new contract which will keep him at Portman Road until the summer of 2025.

The Welshman signed a three-year deal when he joined Town from Fleetwood last summer, the first of last summer’s 19 additions, and has now added a further year to his stay.

“I'm delighted to have committed my future to the club," Burns told iFollow Ipswich. “I believe the club is only going one way and I want to be a part of that.

“Once the season had finished it was very much about getting a new contract sorted, which I am really pleased is now done.

“A lot of people have played a part in my development this season and I am loving my football here.

“I love being a part of this dressing room and I am already excited about next season because I want to achieve things with the club.”

Manager Kieran McKenna added: “We're thrilled that Wes has signed a new deal with the club.

“He's had a really strong season and has proved to be a constant weapon for us. Since arriving at the club he has shown fantastic attitude and application, and I know he is eager to achieve things next year.

“It's vital that we secure the services of our strong players ahead of what will be a competitive division in League One next season.”

The 27-year-old dropped hints on social media on Thursday that unspecified news was imminent prompting speculation that he had agreed to extend his stay at Portman Road.

The wing-back enjoyed a hugely successful first campaign at Portman Road, top scoring with 13 goals, winning a place in the EFL League One Team of the Season, the Supporters Club and Players’ Player of the Year awards among others.

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BlueBlood90 added 16:32 - May 16 Great news. By far our best player last season. Fingers crossed he can continue that form next season. Any incoming striker would thrive from his service.
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planetblue_2011 added 16:37 - May 16 Get in great news!! Well done townðŸ‘âš½ï¸
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BlueRuin69 added 17:15 - May 16 Yep, such an exciting player, throughly deserved. Coyb
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gosblue added 18:01 - May 16 He must be an absolute joy to coach. He already has the natural talent and vision. Plus, it's no coincidence that Janoi had his best ever season. We just need a striker who can finish off the moves. It's hard not to get too excited for next season. COYB
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Monkey_Blue added 19:50 - May 16 Good news but why are some of you miserable that we've not signed another dozen players already? If anything we need 4 maybe 5 really well considered signings…. It's probably what we needed last summer as well. At least our best player is locked in.
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KiwiBlue2 added 02:25 - May 17 Great news. I think that he would not be out of place in the Premier League and if he keeps up the form he showed in the season just gone we might find ourselves entertaining offers for him from there.
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BlueHarmony added 05:58 - May 17 Great news. For once, I genuinely think it is about tie-ing in a player for the long-term rather than increasing his transfer value (though it obviously achieves both objectives)
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dirtydingusmagee added 08:29 - May 17 fantastic news , terrific team member. Has all the makings of becoming a Town Legend if we can get out of this league, its not easy to get that status these days, loyalty is not what it used to be . Nice one Wes ! COYB
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ringwoodblue added 08:32 - May 17 Fantastic bit of business and thoroughly deserved. We now need to find a left-sided equivalent of Wes to make us more balanced as a team and terrorise defences down both flanks
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