West Bromwich Albion re-signs Conor Townsend following Ipswich exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 9:26 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
West Bromwich Albion has secured a one-year deal with defender Conor Townsend after he departed Ipswich Town. Townsend, 33, struggled with injuries during his time at Ipswich, making only 10 appearances since his transfer in August 2024. He sustained a significant knee injury that caused him to miss the entire 2025-26 season. Returning to The Hawthorns, Townsend aims to add experienced depth to the squad amid ongoing transfer activity as Albion addresses gaps left by departing players.
- •Conor Townsend rejoins West Bromwich Albion after one year at Ipswich Town.
- •He made just 10 appearances for Ipswich due to injuries.
- •Townsend faced a missed season in 2025-26 from a knee injury.
- •He previously contributed to Albion's promotion to the Premier League in 2020.
- •The club is seeking additional signings to strengthen its squad.
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Albion re-sign Townsend after Ipswich exit
"West Bromwich Albion re-sign defender Conor Townsend on a free transfer following his exit from Ipswich Town.
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