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Louie Barry: Ipswich Town sign Aston Villa prospect on loan

Ipswich Town have signed teenage striker Louie Barry from Aston Villa on a season-long loan.

The England Under-18 international is the club's 11th summer signing and could be in the squad for Saturday's season opener against Morecambe.

Barry began his career in West Brom's youth system before spending six months with Barcelona's La Masia academy.

"Louie is such an exciting player. He really wants to do well in a first-team environment," said boss Paul Cook.

Barry, who can also play on the wing, returned from Spain in January 2020 and was a member of the Villa team that won the FA Youth Cup in May.