MILLWALL have signed Elkan Baggott from Ipswich Town for an undisclosed fee.
The 23-year-old has penned a long-term deal with the Lions and becomes their fifth signing of the summer, following the additions of Jenson Metcalfe, Tairyk Arconte, Mathis Servais, and Mark Sykes.
The six-foot-five centre-back served as the Tractor Boys’ fourth-choice centre-back last season, making two cup appearances and featuring for their under-21s side.
Baggott came through Ipswich’s academy and made nine appearances across six first-team campaigns. He had loan spells at King’s Lynn Town (National League), Gillingham (League Two), Cheltenham Town (League One), Bristol Rovers (League One) and Blackpool (League One).
He has made 28 appearances for Indonesia, scoring two goals.
“I’m delighted to bring Elkan to the club,” Millwall director of football Steven Gallen said.
“He’s a player we’ve been tracking for some time now, and we’ve followed his development closely – both at Ipswich Town and through his loan spells in the EFL, where he has picked up valuable experience against senior, physical opposition.
“He’s a good age, has a real appetite to improve and fits the profile we look for defensively. Elkan comes in to bolster our defensive options in an area that has been a real strength for us in recent seasons and we’re confident he’ll add real competition and quality to that group.
“We’re pleased he’s chosen to join and we’re looking forward to seeing him progress here.”