Townsend 'jumped at chance' to join Ipswich

Conor Townsend is looking forward to the challenge of playing at Premier League level once more after joining top-flight newcomers Ipswich Town from Championship club West Bromwich Albion.

The left-back, 31, who had a year left on his contract, has moved for an undisclosed fee.

Townsend played regularly for Albion during the 2020-21 campaign, their most recent season in the top division.

The Baggies missed out on promotion from the Championship last term, losing in the play-offs to Southampton.

Townsend, who has signed a two-year contract, told club media: "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."