New Ipswich Town signing Sammie Szmodics says he can't wait to get going under boss Kieran McKenna.
The deep-lying forward arrived in Suffolk from Blackburn Rovers for a deal worth £9m plus add-ons earlier today.
He's signed a four-year deal and will wear the number 23 shirt for the Blues as he steps up to the Premier League having scored 33 goals in all competitions for Rovers last term.
He could make his debut in tomorrow's season-opening home clash with Liverpool (12.30pm).
"I am delighted to be here as an Ipswich Town player," the 28-year-old told the club website.
“There’s always been interest since I was a kid, but it just felt right this time with the challenge of the Premier League.
"After speaking to a couple of the lads, including Lewis Travis who was here last season, they just pushed me and said that I need to come and work under this manager, which is something I can’t wait to do.
“It’s every boy’s dream to play in the Premier League and I’ve always said to my friends, family and agents that I’ll get to the top one day.
“There’s nothing more I want than to score at Portman Road for Ipswich Town. I am over the moon to be here and looking forward to the season ahead.”
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