Town keeper Christian Walton has signed a new two-year deal, extending his Blues contract until the summer of 2026.

Walton joined the Blues in August 2021, initially on loan from Brighton, before making the switch permanent in the following January.

The 28-year-old played all bar the final few minutes of Town's 2022/23 League One promotion season but after suffering an injury in pre-season featured for only the last couple of minutes of the Championship promotion campaign.

He was in goal for the Premier League opener against Liverpool with summer signing Aro Muric injured and also featured in the Carabao Cup tie at AFC Wimbledon.

“I’m delighted to have extended my contract with the club,” Walton told the club site.

“I’ve loved my time here since signing on loan in 2021 and to have been part of the journey to the Premier League, winning back-to-back promotions with a brilliant group of players, has been really special. 

“Making my Premier League debut against Liverpool on the opening day of the season was a proud day for me and I am pleased to have committed my future to the club further.”

The Wadebridge-born glovesman has made 90 starts and one sub appearance for the Blues.

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Jugsy added 17:19 - Sep 9 Didn’t see this coming! Amazing depth in our goalkeepers, hope Walton gets the chance he deserves during the season if Muric takes too long to settle.
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Cakeman added 17:24 - Sep 9 Very good news. Hopefully Christian will get a good run in the team at some point.
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TedTurnip added 17:29 - Sep 9 Every chance he will be first choice by the winter
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NabilAbidallah added 17:42 - Sep 9 great news, personally I would start him in the next game
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flykickingbybgunn added 17:51 - Sep 9 I'm glad we have tied down a quality player for a good term.
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tractorboybig added 17:53 - Sep 9 should be number 1
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aas1010 added 17:56 - Sep 9 Now play him on a regular basis !
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IpswichFish added 17:56 - Sep 9 Very good news!
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Fat_Boy_Tim added 17:58 - Sep 9 He's going to be the back up to Muric, but if he's happy to carry that, it can only work in our favour. If Muric can't get up and running or gets injured then we have quality to come in albeit we will have to change our playing style to suit his strengths.
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Marinersnose added 17:59 - Sep 9 Very surprised by this decision. His distribution is very poor and hasn’t improved at all. Decent lad and good shot stopper but for me he’s not a PL keeper. Muric will hopefully grow in confidence and improve. Hladky is a big loss imo, yes he made mistakes but he was excellent last season,.
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RobsonWark added 18:24 - Sep 9 Our real number 1.
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Dissboyitfc added 18:26 - Sep 9 Well i for one am pleased but also surprised in hearing this. I marked you up cakeman as i agree hopefully he will get a good run in the side, but on the flip side i hope he doesnt get a run because that means Muric has become the goalkeeper the club had expected when signing him! Muric does need to start producing the goods now!
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chepstowblue added 18:28 - Sep 9 Excellent. Now get him into his rightful place, off the bench and onto the pitch !
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algarvefan added 18:49 - Sep 9 I don't know if it's just me but I think a season on the bench has effected Walton's confidence, he looks nervous, but maybe he isn't? Either way I think Muric should earn his place and Walton should get a few games starting with this Saturday against his old club Brighton.
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NorthLondonBlue2 added 19:03 - Sep 9 Now give him the chance to prove himself against the best
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ChrisFelix added 19:09 - Sep 9 Marinersnose have you forgotten that he was golden glove award on our promotion season Keeping many clean sheets. It was injury & not liss I'd form which lost him his place. For me he ouses class
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Nutkins_Return added 19:57 - Sep 9 Where did this notion he had terrible distribution come from. Not as strong as Muric and Hladky with the ball at his feet but he's never had terrible distribution. A much better keeper than Hladky in my opinion but Hladky did well last season and took his chance. Think Muric will be number 1 and be an excellent keeper for us I hope but no problem if Walton won the shirt back equally.

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ITFC_Singapore added 20:05 - Sep 9 Best goalkeeper at the club in my humble.
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foreverthebeat added 20:10 - Sep 9 Personally thought he was no 1 since he's been here Hladky took his chance through injury and had a great season and deserved his place but Walton stayed and Hladky was allowed to go so think I'm thinking like the coaching staff he'll be our no1 again soon. Great move to give him 2 years as Slicker will be ready then to challenge and be long term no 1 in the future

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timkatieadamitfc added 20:29 - Sep 9 Wasn’t expecting this but am very pleased with it,think he should be starting as he did nothing wrong against Liverpool. @marinersnose has pointed out that his distribution is poor- obviously didn’t watch Muric against Fulham
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Blue_In_Boston added 20:53 - Sep 9 So any comment criticising Muric gets down votes yet everyone seems to agree that Walton should be our number one? I'm confused, but very happy he has signed a new contract.
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WestSussexBlue added 21:19 - Sep 9 Interesting! Has something regarding Muric influenced this so quickly. Very happy to see this whatever the reason.
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foreverthebeat added 21:45 - Sep 9 I posted my own opinion didn't down Muric but personally think Walton is better keeper in my opinion Muric decent signing as we need 3 keepers in this league but I don't think he'll be our no 1
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victorywilhappen added 21:52 - Sep 9 The summary. Muric does need to start producing the goods now! Interesting! Has something regarding Muric influenced this so quickly. Excellent. Now get him into his rightful place, off the bench and onto the pitch ! great news, personally I would start him in the next game Our real number 1. PS- The outside world is reading this.
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Rimsy added 10:43 - Sep 10 Great news. I have a feeling Walton will be first choice before long. People forget how good he was in L1, alot of our goals came from his excellent distribution, alot of the time using his hands. May not be the best with his feet but in the PL not such an issue, more important to command the box.
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