Ipswich Town, the fresh faces in the Premier League, have made a decisive move by extending the contract of their goalkeeper, Christian Walton, at Portman Road, an exclusive revelation from sources at TEAMtalk.

Despite his current deal set to conclude by the end of June, Ipswich has chosen to exercise an option to keep Walton with the team until 2025, as confirmed by insiders.

Although the 28-year-old suffered an injury that sidelined him at the beginning of the Championship season, he has played second fiddle to Vaclav Hladky, who has impressed as the first-choice goalkeeper under Kieran McKenna, propelling the team to a lofty position in the league standings.

Walton, known for his vital cameo in last week’s victory over Huddersfield Town, has featured four times this season in various competitions. A pivotal figure in Ipswich’s League One promotion in the 2022/23 season, he captured fans’ hearts with his consistent performances.

Having been a cornerstone in the team during their League One triumph, Walton clinched the prestigious Golden Glove award, showcasing his talent with 23 clean sheets in 46 matches.

Despite attracting interest from other clubs eyeing a move for him in the off-season, Ipswich has preemptively secured Walton’s future by exercising the one-year extension clause in his contract. Since his arrival from Brighton in 2021, initially on loan and permanently signed in 2022, Walton has amassed a total of 89 appearances for Ipswich, further solidifying his importance to the team.