Ipswich Town women sign Kenzie Weir on season-long loan from Everton | OneFootball

Ipswich Town have announce their latest arrival in the January transfer window, with Kenzie Weir joining the WSL2 side on loan from Everton.

The Toffees decided to send their defender to the Championship with the hopes she gets more regular minutes.

Who is new Everton loanee Kenzie Weir?

Kenzie Weir was once one of Everton’s brightest talents on Merseyside.

The 22-year-old made her way through the club’s academy before making her senior debut in 2022.

At just 18-years-old, Weir is one of Everton’s youngest-ever professional debutants.

The youngster wasn’t able to break into the first team on a regular basis though and in February 2023 Weir was loaned out to Lewes FC for the year.

After Lewes, Weir also played on loan for Glasgow City. Everton were forced to recall their youngster from loan in Scotland last year after she tore her ACL.

Once again this season Weir has been sent away from the WSL for more regular game time.

Speaking on her arrival in Ipswich, Weir said: “The conversations in the lead up to the move have been great and I’m really excited to be here now.

“I love defending and I also think I’m good with the ball at my feet. I’m quite tall as well so hopefully I can contribute a couple of goals from set pieces while I’m here.”

Weir brings international experience to the Tractor Girls, having represented Scotland youth teams throughout her early career.

Can Weir help Ipswich avoid relegation?

Kenzie Weir joins Ipswich during a difficult time for the club.

The Blues are currently rock bottom of the Championship and struggling in a relegation battle.

There is just four points separating Ipswich in 12th and Durham in tenth, so the season is far from over just yet.

The relegation-threatened side plays Newcastle next and Weir could make her debut against the promotion hopefuls.

After Newcastle, Ipswich play Portsmouth in a relegation six-pointer that could decide the teams fate for next season.