Ipswich Town have signed defender, Conor Townsend from West Bromwich Albion for an undisclosed fee.
Townsend’s arrival marks the end of his six-season spell at West Brom where he produced four goals and 14 assists in 176 appearances, during which he helped the Baggies gain promotion to the Premier League in 2019-20 season.
West Brom however suffered relegation back to the Championship at the end of the following season.
Speaking to TownTV about his switch, Townsend said that he is “delighted” to make the switch and return to the top-flight.
“To play in the Premier League again is a big challenge for me and this kind of opportunity doesn’t come around very often so I jumped at the chance.
“The move came around quite quickly and I’m excited to get started. I have had good conversations with the Manager and everyone speaks very highly of him, so I’m looking forward to getting started and working under him.
“I played against Ipswich twice last season and both were very tough games. What the team was able to achieve last season was special, so I’m excited to be a part of it now.”
Townsend began his career at Hull City where he made one senior appearance, during which he spent time at Grimsby, Chesterfield, Carlisle United, Dundee United and Scunthorpe on loan.
He then enjoyed in League One with Scunthorpe between 2015-18.
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