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Chuba Akpom Transfer from Ajax to Ipswich Town
On Tuesday, Ipswich Town permanently signed Chuba Akpom following the club's promotion. The initial loan for Akpom was signed in August 2025 and contained a mandatory purchase clause. According to De Telegraaf journalist Mike Verweij, Ajax collected €9.3m from the sale. Sport Witness had relayed that the price was €8m with an additional €2m in potential bonuses. Verweij praised the inclusion of the clause, which was arranged when Alex Kroes was the technical director. The journalist also stated that if Akpom had returned to Ajax, the club would have been responsible for his salary and would not have been able to sell him for €9.3m.
On Tuesday, Ipswich Town permanently signed Chuba Akpom following the club's promotion. The initial loan for Akpom was signed in August 2025 and contained a mandatory purchase clause. According to De Telegraaf journalist Mike Verweij, Ajax collected €9.3m from the sale. Sport Witness had relayed that the price was €8m with an additional €2m in potential bonuses. Verweij praised the inclusion of the clause, which was arranged when Alex Kroes was the technical director. The journalist also stated that if Akpom had returned to Ajax, the club would have been responsible for his salary and would not have been able to sell him for €9.3m.
Voetbalprimeur.nl reports that Ajax has confirmed the outgoing transfer of Chuba Akpom to Ipswich Town through official channels. The English club was obligated to permanently sign the thirty-year-old striker after a loan period if promotion to the Premier League was secured. That promotion was achieved last weekend, and all final details have now been settled. Akpom signs a contract with Ipswich Town running until mid-2029.
Voetbalprimeur.nl reports that Ajax has confirmed the outgoing transfer of Chuba Akpom to Ipswich Town through official channels. The English club was obligated to permanently sign the thirty-year-old striker after a loan period if promotion to the Premier League was secured. That promotion was achieved last weekend, and all final details have now been settled. Akpom signs a contract with Ipswich Town running until mid-2029.
Chuba Akpom will sign a three-year deal at Ipswich Town after a mandatory buy clause in his loan from Ajax was triggered. The clause was reported to be £7m. Following the confirmation of promotion to the Premier League after a 3-0 home win against QPR, the club has announced that Akpom will join on a permanent basis on July 1.
Chuba Akpom will sign a three-year deal at Ipswich Town after a mandatory buy clause in his loan from Ajax was triggered. The clause was reported to be £7m. Following the confirmation of promotion to the Premier League after a 3-0 home win against QPR, the club has announced that Akpom will join on a permanent basis on July 1.
According to Goal.com, Chuba Akpom’s permanent move from Ajax to Ipswich Town is looking increasingly likely. The striker is currently on loan at the Championship club. He is scheduled to return to Amsterdam after this term, but if Ipswich secure promotion, they must make the transfer permanent. Promotion would trigger a mandatory €8m move to Ipswich, and that outcome now looks increasingly likely.
According to Goal.com, Chuba Akpom’s permanent move from Ajax to Ipswich Town is looking increasingly likely. The striker is currently on loan at the Championship club. He is scheduled to return to Amsterdam after this term, but if Ipswich secure promotion, they must make the transfer permanent. Promotion would trigger a mandatory €8m move to Ipswich, and that outcome now looks increasingly likely.
Ajax and Ipswich Town FC have reached an agreement for the loan of forward Chuba Akpom to the English club. The loan is effective immediately and will last until June 30, 2026. The agreement includes a purchase option in favor of the English team. Akpom's contract with Ajax expires on June 30, 2028. Ajax's Alex Kroes commented on the transfer, expressing hope that Akpom's goals will be pivotal in Ipswich Town's quest for Premier League promotion.
Ajax and Ipswich Town FC have reached an agreement for the loan of forward Chuba Akpom to the English club. The loan is effective immediately and will last until June 30, 2026. The agreement includes a purchase option in favor of the English team. Akpom's contract with Ajax expires on June 30, 2028. Ajax's Alex Kroes commented on the transfer, expressing hope that Akpom's goals will be pivotal in Ipswich Town's quest for Premier League promotion.
The Sun reports on Chuba Akpom's move to Ipswich Town following a complicated transfer saga. Chuba Akpom has moved to Ipswich Town after a complicated transfer saga. He joined Ipswich on a season-long loan from Ajax with an obligation to buy if Ipswich is promoted to the Premier League. Akpom passed his Ipswich medical and expressed his desire to join Kieran McKenna's side.
The Sun reports on Chuba Akpom's move to Ipswich Town following a complicated transfer saga. Chuba Akpom has moved to Ipswich Town after a complicated transfer saga. He joined Ipswich on a season-long loan from Ajax with an obligation to buy if Ipswich is promoted to the Premier League. Akpom passed his Ipswich medical and expressed his desire to join Kieran McKenna's side.
Chuba Akpom, currently playing for Ajax, is interested in a move to Ipswich Town. There were reports from England that Birmingham City attempted to hijack the loan deal at the last moment, but Akpom viewed these with a smile, suggesting his preference for Ipswich Town.
Chuba Akpom, currently playing for Ajax, is interested in a move to Ipswich Town. There were reports from England that Birmingham City attempted to hijack the loan deal at the last moment, but Akpom viewed these with a smile, suggesting his preference for Ipswich Town.
The Sun reports on Ipswich Town's late move for Chuba Akpom, affecting his transfer plans. Ipswich Town swooped in with a late move for Chuba Akpom, leading to the cancellation of his medical with Birmingham and scheduling a new one with Ipswich. Akpom reportedly prefers Ipswich and completed a medical with them, now looking set to join Ipswich Town.
The Sun reports on Ipswich Town's late move for Chuba Akpom, affecting his transfer plans. Ipswich Town swooped in with a late move for Chuba Akpom, leading to the cancellation of his medical with Birmingham and scheduling a new one with Ipswich. Akpom reportedly prefers Ipswich and completed a medical with them, now looking set to join Ipswich Town.
Ipswich Town have reached an agreement in principle with Ajax for a one-year loan deal for Chuba Akpom, with a mandatory purchase option of £7 million if Ipswich achieves promotion to the Premier League. Akpom is expected to undergo medical examinations shortly and sign with Ipswich Town. Ipswich aims to fill the gap left by Liam Delap with Akpom's signing.
Ipswich Town have reached an agreement in principle with Ajax for a one-year loan deal for Chuba Akpom, with a mandatory purchase option of £7 million if Ipswich achieves promotion to the Premier League. Akpom is expected to undergo medical examinations shortly and sign with Ipswich Town. Ipswich aims to fill the gap left by Liam Delap with Akpom's signing.
Ipswich Town is seeking to secure a permanent transfer for Chuba Akpom from Ajax. Ipswich, along with Birmingham City and Middlesbrough, is set to compete in the second tier of English football next season. Ajax is inclined to sell Akpom to generate funds for acquiring new players. The 29-year-old English striker is not part of Ajax's coach John Heitinga's plans and has been left out of first-team training sessions. Birmingham City had shown interest in Akpom, suggesting a loan deal with an option to buy, whereas Ipswich Town is pursuing a permanent deal. Middlesbrough, Akpom's former team, seemed to have delayed their approach. Ajax is keen to offload Akpom, one of their top earners, to enable new signings. His contract with the Dutch club is valid until June 2028, with his market value estimated at €7.00m by Transfermarkt.
Ipswich Town is seeking to secure a permanent transfer for Chuba Akpom from Ajax. Ipswich, along with Birmingham City and Middlesbrough, is set to compete in the second tier of English football next season. Ajax is inclined to sell Akpom to generate funds for acquiring new players. The 29-year-old English striker is not part of Ajax's coach John Heitinga's plans and has been left out of first-team training sessions. Birmingham City had shown interest in Akpom, suggesting a loan deal with an option to buy, whereas Ipswich Town is pursuing a permanent deal. Middlesbrough, Akpom's former team, seemed to have delayed their approach. Ajax is keen to offload Akpom, one of their top earners, to enable new signings. His contract with the Dutch club is valid until June 2028, with his market value estimated at €7.00m by Transfermarkt.
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