Nelson Eze has signed his first professional contract at Ipswich Town. _(Image: ITFC)_
Ipswich Town academy first-year scholar Nelson Eze has signed his first professional deal with the club on a three-year deal.
The 17-year-old is a versatile player, who joined the Blues from Norwich City last year, becoming a full-academy player at Playford Road this summer.
Eze, who is 6ft 6in tall, can play in centre midfield, as an number ten or central striker.
He has mainly featured for Town U18s this season, including in their FA Youth Cup defeat at Bournemouth earlier this month.
“Happy to have signed my first professional contract with Ipswich Town." The youngster wrote on his Instagram.
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