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Maeda Makes Move: Ipswich Land Celtic Star for £10m
22 Jul
Summary
- Ipswich Town is close to signing Celtic forward Daizen Maeda.
- The transfer fee is reported to be an initial £8m, with £2m in add-ons.
- Maeda was named Scottish Premiership's Player of the Season in 2024/25.
Ipswich Town is reportedly closing in on a significant transfer for Celtic's Daizen Maeda. The proposed deal values the Japanese international at an initial £8 million, with an additional £2 million contingent on add-ons, bringing the potential total fee to £10 million.
Celtic has reluctantly accepted Maeda's desire to depart, with the forward having less than a year remaining on his contract. The Scottish champions are actively seeking replacements for the 29-year-old versatile forward.
Maeda joined Celtic in January 2022 and has since enjoyed a successful period, securing five Scottish Premiership titles. He was notably named the league's Player of the Season for 2024/25 after an impressive goal-scoring campaign, contributing 33 goals across all competitions.
This potential acquisition marks Ipswich's second major signing of the week, following the £20 million capture of Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City. Maeda expressed his pride and excitement about joining Ipswich, citing the club's ambition and looking forward to the upcoming Premier League season.
