Ipswich keeper Walton agrees new contract
Christian Walton began his career at Plymouth Argyle before moving on to Brighton
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Ipswich Town goalkeeper Christian Walton has signed a new contract to run until the summer of 2028.
The 30-year-old joined Town from Brighton & Hove Albion in the summer of 2022 following a previous loan spell.
Walton has made 105 league appearances for the club - 19 of them this season after winning back his place when Alex Palmer suffered a calf injury.
"He's been an important part of the playing squad for a few seasons now and has had some fantastic moments at the football club as well as some challenges along the way," said boss Kieran McKenna.
"He's always shown a fantastic professionalism and dedication that has been an important part of the culture here."
Walton won the EFL Golden Glove award for keeping 23 clean sheets when Ipswich won promotion from League One in 2023.
But he only played four games in the following season as Vaclav Hladky was preferred as first-choice, and then seven in the Premier League in 2024-25.
"I didn't realise how big the club was when I first signed but when you take time to look back it's been an amazing experience to be a part of," said Walton.
"I want to continue that now and hopefully we can have some more special experiences together."
Ipswich are third in the Championship and at home to Preston North End on Saturday (15:00 GMT).
