Ipswich Town Signs Akpom & Kipré Permanently After PromotionIpswich Town, who earned promotion to the Premier League after finishing second in the Championship, has made two permanent signings to bolster their squad for the top flight. The club has secured deals for Chuba Akpom and Cédric Kipré, both of whom were on loan last season.
Chuba Akpom joins permanently from Ajax Amsterdam. The forward has previous experience in French football, having played for Lille. His move to Portman Road provides Ipswich with an attacking option who has competed at a high level in European football.
Defender Cédric Kipré has also made his move permanent, joining from Reims. Like Akpom, Kipré has a background in Ligue 1, which will be valuable as Ipswich prepares for the challenges of the Premier League.
These signings represent a clear strategy by Ipswich Town to integrate players with top-flight European experience as they prepare for their return to the Premier League. The club is actively building a squad capable of competing in England's elite division.