Newly promoted Ipswich Town have introduced Japan worldwide Daizen Maeda because the membership’s fifth summer time signing.
The 28-year-old has penned a three-year contract in a deal reportedly within the area of £10m from Scottish champions Celtic.
The transfer is a sign of intent from the Tractor Boys, as they give the impression of being to consolidate their Premier League standing, having returned to the highest flight for a single season in 2024-25 earlier than bouncing again on the first time of asking final time period.
Reflecting on the transfer, Maeda, who represented Japan at this summer time’s World Cup, stated: “I’m very proud to signal for Ipswich City.
“I’ve at all times dreamed of taking part in within the Premier League and I’m very pleased I can realise that dream with this membership. I’ve beloved the entire conversations with the membership they usually have made me really feel very welcome.
“My intention will at all times be to battle arduous, rating objectives, and supply assists for my crew – I’ll at all times run and provides every little thing that I’ve.
“I’m excited to be taught extra in regards to the membership and meet the supporters.”
Ipswich boss Gary O’Neil, who took over following the departure of Kieran McKenna, known as Maeda a “helpful member of the squad” and stated he was notably impressed by the ahead’s work fee.
He stated: “Taking part in within the Premier League is one thing I do know he has been working in direction of all through his profession and we’re proud he has made the choice to do this now at Ipswich City.
“He works extraordinarily arduous and has spectacular bodily attributes, whereas additionally proving over plenty of years taking part in in Scotland that he has the power to attain objectives and create for his crew.”
Celtic thank five-time league winner
Maeda loved a trophy-laden spell in Scotland, serving to his facet win 5 league titles and 5 cup competitions since his arrival in 2022.
He scored 79 objectives in 212 video games, and thanked his “Celtic household”, hailing his time in Glasgow as “probably the most particular chapter of my profession and my life”.
He added: “It has been an unimaginable honour to put on this badge, to play for this superb membership, and to share so many unforgettable moments with my teammates, the employees, and the very best supporters on the planet.
“Thanks for standing by me by means of each excessive and low.”
In the meantime, Celtic expressed their gratitude for Maeda in a social media submit: “Thanks for every little thing.
“Wishing you all the perfect as you start the following chapter of your profession with Ipswich City.”
Ipswich start their Premier League marketing campaign on 22 August with the go to of Sunderland to Portman Highway.
