Ipswich Town have continued their preparations for their return to the Premier League by finishing the £20m signing of Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City.
The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract and joins Gary O’Neil’s facet after scoring 16 objectives in 100 video games for Leicester since becoming a member of from Sporting in 2023.
Fatawu has arrived at Portman Road with Ipswich keen to permit winger Jaden Philogene to depart, with the 24-year-old attracting curiosity from Europe.
He has a listing of admirers – believed to incorporate Bologna, Roma and Benfica – and Ipswich will sanction a switch if an appropriate supply is available in.
Fatawu is the Tractor Boys’ fifth summer time signing after striker Emersonn joined from Toulouse earlier this month for a membership file price of about £26m.
Defender Cedric Kipre and ahead Chuba Akpom additionally signed on a permanent basis following profitable loans final season whereas goalkeeper Kayne van Oevelen arrived from Dutch facet FC Volendam.
“The ambition the club has is very exciting and I’m looking forward to being a part of that as we prepare for the Premier League season,” stated Fatawu.
“After speaking to the manager, I know what the expectation is and I’m looking forward to meeting my team-mates and starting work.
“I’ve performed towards Ipswich a number of occasions throughout my time in England and I understand how passionate the supporters are for the membership, so I’m excited to play for them and present them what I can do.”
Fatawu was part of the Foxes squad relegated from the Championship last season, with Leicester now preparing for their second season in the third tier of English football.
The Tractor Boys completed second within the Championship final season and host Sunderland of their top-flight opener on 22 August.
