Young Ipswich Town midfielder Steven Turner has signed his first professional contract with the Blues, on a deal which runs until the summer of 2025 with an option for a further year.

The 17-year-old has been at Town since the age of seven and became a full academy player in the summer of 2022, signing a two-year-scholarship.

Turner helped Town under-18's win the Professional Development League Cup after they hammered 10-man Coventry City 7-0 at Portman Road in April 2022. 

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He scored in this year's FA Youth Cup but was on the losing side as the Blues were beaten 2-1 at home by Swansea City in December last year. 

The Chelmsford born player has progressed to the under-21's, where he has impressed for John McGreal's side, playing regularly in the middle of the park.

He has been a consistent performer, breaking up play and having an eye for a pass to create chances for his team-mates. 

The young Blues are fifth in the Professional Development League Two South table and return to action tomorrow when they host Burnley at Playford Road.