Ipswich Town defender Corrie Ndaba has switched loan clubs for the second half of the season.
The 23-year-old Irishman made 11 appearances during his loan spell at Burton Albion, which began in the summer but was disrupted by injury.
He’s now moved to Fleetwood Town, where he will hope for more minutes under Scott Brown at Highbury.
Ndaba enjoyed a successful loan spell with Salford City last season and has spent several summers training with the Ipswich Town first-team, impressing managers along the way but not forcing a first league appearance for Ipswich.
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In total he’s made four starts and one substitute appearance for Town.
He will wear the No.5 shirt for his new club.
Ndaba’s departure from Burton frees up a loan spot at the Pirelli Stadium, which could help them secure a loan move for Ipswich striker Gassan Ahadme.
Town signed Ahadme from the Brewers in the summer but he’s struggling for game time at Ipswich, with a return to Burton the only move he can make due to the rule limiting players to only two clubs in any one season. Ahadme played for Burton prior to his move to Portman Road.
Ipswich are understood to be open to the idea of Ahadme returning to the Pirelli Stadium, but no firm decision has been made.
Burton now have four players on loan, following Ndaba’s departure, with only five able to be named in matchday squads.
The Brewers are said to be keen on signing Charlie Kirk on loan from Charlton.
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