Town have signed Brightlingsea Regent central defender Walker Shabazz-Edwards following his recent trial.

As TWTD previously reported, Shabazz-Edwards, 17, impressed for the U21s in the 4-2 Premier League Cup victory over Watford and the 4-3 defeat to Charlton, both at Playford Road, and it comes as little surprise that the defender has been offered terms.

The 6ft 4in tall centre-half, who joined Isthmian League North Division Brightlingsea from Ilford last summer, showed confidence on the ball as well as good reading of the game and a willingness to put in a tackle.

“Delighted to sign my first professional contract for Ipswich Town,” Shabazz-Edwards wrote on Instagram. “Step 4➡️Premier League.”

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Gforce added 19:52 - Feb 28 Great name by the way,looks older than 17 though. All the best Shabazz,hope you make the 1st team one day.
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algarvefan added 21:56 - Feb 28 Can see you and Elkan in the heart of our defence in a year or two, good luck lad.
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FrankMarshall added 02:17 - Mar 1 Welcome to the club!
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Linkboy13 added 12:56 - Mar 1 Im a keen follower of local football when i can't watch the Town and have seen Shabazz a few times and he's looked way above ishmian league level. He does look much older than 17 and plays like it to. I think the chances of Elkan making it have probably gone he's yet to have a complete season of league football.
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WestSussexBlue added 20:36 - Mar 1 Welcome and Good Luck Walker.
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