Zimbabwean teen signs pro deal with Ipswich Town

Zimbabwean teenage football prodigy Corbin Mthunzi has officially joined English Premier League side Ipswich Town, ending his stint with Brighton and Hove Albion.

The 17-year-old midfield sensation, who was previously on a scholarship deal at Brighton, has signed a two-year professional contract with Ipswich Town, which comes into effect on Tuesday, 1 July 2025.

Mthunzi was snapped up by the newly promoted Premier League outfit in April after a successful trial period in which he impressed the club's technical team with his composure, vision, and maturity on the ball.

Born in England to a British mother and Zimbabwean father, Mthunzi has already represented England at Under-15 level. However, his Zimbabwean heritage has made him a source of immense pride for fans back home, who continue to follow his progress closely.

With Ipswich Town preparing for their first top-flight campaign in over two decades, Mthunzi is among a new crop of promising talents tipped to make an impact as the club seeks to establish itself in the Premier League.

As the 2025/26 season draws near, anticipation is mounting around the dynamic midfielder's potential to rise to the occasion and showcase his talent on football's grandest domestic stage.