Chuba Akpom Completes Permanent Move to Ipswich After Promotion
Nigerian striker Chuba Akpom will join Ipswich Town on a permanent three-year deal starting July 1, 2026. The transfer clause worth around £7 million was activated after the Tractor Boys secured promotion to the Premier League. During his 2025/26 loan at Portman Road, the 30-year-old forward made 31 appearances, contributing key goals against Oxford United and Hull City. He turned down a permanent offer from Birmingham City in August 2025 to pursue top-flight football. Prior to his time in England, Akpom scored 23 goals in 68 appearances for Ajax. His signing is part of Ipswich’s summer recruitment strategy, which also includes the permanent capture of defender Cedric Kipre.
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