ARTICLE AD
It was expected and it is now official: English defender Ben Godfrey is already leaving Atalanta where he signed last summer to join on loan the English club Ipswich Town, currently ranked 18th in the Premier League. Underused by Gian Piero Gasperini, he joined the English club with a more important role and status: “Ipswich Town are delighted to announce the loan signing of defender Ben Godfrey. Ben, 26, joins Italian club Atalanta on a contract until the end of the season, becoming the Blues’ first signing of the January transfer window. The England international, a two-time manager, gained considerable experience in the Premier League with Norwich City and Everton, before joining Serie A this summer, and will join his new team-mates in the coming days.specifies the press release.
“It’s been an exciting few days and I’m just delighted to have signed and can’t wait to meet the guys and get started. I really enjoyed speaking with the manager (Kieran McKenna) and having the opportunity to work under him now is something I’m really excited about. I watched a lot of matches from the first half of the season and we can say that the group is united, full of players who give everything to achieve their goals. I haven’t played as much as I would have liked so far this season, but I feel ready to contribute and I’m looking forward to playing“, said Ben Godfrey to TownTV.
Written by:
Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team.
 
 As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers.
 
 When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.