Ipswich Town boss Paul Cook has revealed he will throw Cameron Burgess straight into his starting line-up at Cheltenham on Tuesday night.
The Blues made the former Accrington defender their 15th summer signing earlier this afternoon, with the centre-half signing a three-year deal with an option for the fourth.
Town's need for defensive reinforcements has been heightened by the fact George Edmundson is yet to play since arriving from Rangers due to injury, while Toto Nsiala is out with a hamstring problem. Burgess inclusion means either Luke Woolfenden or Janoi Donacien will likely drop out of the side which faced Burton on Saturday.
"We're really pleased to have Cameron with us," Cook said.
"He offers strength and physicality in both boxes and that is something we have been missing slightly.
"Cameron has good experience in the game but is also at a good age. He can bring a balance to the defence and back line with his left foot and style.
"He's raring to go and comes straight into the fold. He will start on Tuesday night."
Burgess, who underwent his Ipswich medical at St George's Park during the Blues stay ahead of the clash with Burton, said: “This is a really good step up for me so I’m just looking forward to working hard and getting started.
“This is a talented squad and I am excited to work with the group. I will work hard, roll my sleeves up and get stuck in.
“I saw there were more than 20,000 fans at Portman Road for the first game of the season, so I cannot wait to experience that myself.”
Burgess will wear No.26 at Town.
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