Ipswich Town, freshly promoted to the English Premier League, has announced the arrival of Japanese forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic, marking a significant addition to their attacking options.
A player with Premier League ambitions
Maeda, 28, brings a World Cup pedigree after featuring in Japan’s group‑stage match against Sweden, where he scored, and a subsequent round‑of‑32 exit at the hands of Brazil. His club career in Scotland saw him net 79 goals in 212 appearances and help Celtic capture five consecutive league titles.
The club have also secured the services of Morocco international defender Issa Diop from Fulham, bolstering a backline that will be tested by top‑flight competition.
While financial details remain undisclosed, the double signing underscores Ipswich’s intent to compete immediately upon their return to the Premier League after a single season in the Championship.