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Julio Enciso Transfer from Strasbourg to Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town confirmed on Monday the permanent signing of Julio Enciso from Strasbourg, where he played under Gary O’Neil last season. The transfer fee was not disclosed, and the attacking midfielder signed a contract lasting until June 2031. Enciso was previously at Ipswich on loan from Brighton during the second part of the 2024-2025 season, scoring two goals in 13 appearances. Following the signing, Enciso stated that he is very happy to be back at Ipswich Town and is excited to play for the manager again at what he described as a big club.
Ipswich Town confirmed on Monday the permanent signing of Julio Enciso from Strasbourg, where he played under Gary O’Neil last season. The transfer fee was not disclosed, and the attacking midfielder signed a contract lasting until June 2031. Enciso was previously at Ipswich on loan from Brighton during the second part of the 2024-2025 season, scoring two goals in 13 appearances. Following the signing, Enciso stated that he is very happy to be back at Ipswich Town and is excited to play for the manager again at what he described as a big club.
An official confirmation has been made by Strasbourg regarding Julio Enciso's departure to Ipswich. The player's move to the club, which was promoted to the Premier League, involved a fee of more than 30 million euros, bonuses included, and he has signed a contract valid until June 2031.
An official confirmation has been made by Strasbourg regarding Julio Enciso's departure to Ipswich. The player's move to the club, which was promoted to the Premier League, involved a fee of more than 30 million euros, bonuses included, and he has signed a contract valid until June 2031.
According to Ben Jacobs, Julio Enciso has joined Ipswich Town from Strasbourg for a €30.5m fee, including add-ons. Enciso has signed a five-year contract and returns to Portman Road, where he spent 2025 on loan.
According to Ben Jacobs, Julio Enciso has joined Ipswich Town from Strasbourg for a €30.5m fee, including add-ons. Enciso has signed a five-year contract and returns to Portman Road, where he spent 2025 on loan.
According to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein, Strasbourg and Ipswich have finalized an agreement for the transfer of Julio Enciso for more than 30 million euros, including bonuses. The Paraguayan international has passed his medical examination and will sign with Ipswich until June 2031. As part of the agreement, RCSA retained a percentage on a future resale of Enciso.
According to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein, Strasbourg and Ipswich have finalized an agreement for the transfer of Julio Enciso for more than 30 million euros, including bonuses. The Paraguayan international has passed his medical examination and will sign with Ipswich until June 2031. As part of the agreement, RCSA retained a percentage on a future resale of Enciso.
Strasbourg will sell Julio Enciso to Ipswich as part of a total deal that includes Abdoul Ouattara and is valued at 60 million euros.
Strasbourg will sell Julio Enciso to Ipswich as part of a total deal that includes Abdoul Ouattara and is valued at 60 million euros.
Paraguayan journalists Bruno Pont and César Luis Merlo reported that Ipswich and Strasbourg have reached an agreement in principle for Julio Enciso, and that he is expected to travel in the coming hours to undergo his medical and complete the remaining formalities. According to Paraguayan journalist Marcos González, the transfer fee is between €27m (£23.4m) and €30m (£26m). González also reports that Enciso is set to sign a contract until June 2031 and says the Ipswich manager was a key factor during negotiations. While Pont and Merlo describe an agreement in principle, Tribuna say the deal is already closed.
Paraguayan journalists Bruno Pont and César Luis Merlo reported that Ipswich and Strasbourg have reached an agreement in principle for Julio Enciso, and that he is expected to travel in the coming hours to undergo his medical and complete the remaining formalities. According to Paraguayan journalist Marcos González, the transfer fee is between €27m (£23.4m) and €30m (£26m). González also reports that Enciso is set to sign a contract until June 2031 and says the Ipswich manager was a key factor during negotiations. While Pont and Merlo describe an agreement in principle, Tribuna say the deal is already closed.
According to Tribuna, the transfer of Julio Enciso to Ipswich Town is imminent. The source states that Julio Enciso is expected to undergo his medical examination at Ipswich Town in the next few hours.
According to Tribuna, the transfer of Julio Enciso to Ipswich Town is imminent. The source states that Julio Enciso is expected to undergo his medical examination at Ipswich Town in the next few hours.
According to Tribuna and English sources, an agreement has been reached between Ipswich and Strasbourg for the transfer of Julio Enciso. His medical examination could take place on Thursday at Ipswich, where he was loaned for six months at the beginning of 2025. Julio Enciso arrived last summer for approximately 9M€, and the transfer could generate four times that amount for Strasbourg. Strasbourg are under financial pressure from UEFA.
According to Tribuna and English sources, an agreement has been reached between Ipswich and Strasbourg for the transfer of Julio Enciso. His medical examination could take place on Thursday at Ipswich, where he was loaned for six months at the beginning of 2025. Julio Enciso arrived last summer for approximately 9M€, and the transfer could generate four times that amount for Strasbourg. Strasbourg are under financial pressure from UEFA.
César Luis Merlo reports there is an agreement in principle for Julio César Enciso to make a permanent transfer back to Ipswich Town.
César Luis Merlo reports there is an agreement in principle for Julio César Enciso to make a permanent transfer back to Ipswich Town.
The BBC has reported that Julio Enciso is close to transferring to Premier League side Ipswich Town. The 22-year-old is currently under contract with Strasburgo in France.
The BBC has reported that Julio Enciso is close to transferring to Premier League side Ipswich Town. The 22-year-old is currently under contract with Strasburgo in France.
According to @alex_crook, Ipswich are close to signing Julio Enciso from Strasbourg. The player played under Gary O'Neil in France and had a loan spell at Ipswich from Brighton in the second half of the 2024/25 season.
According to @alex_crook, Ipswich are close to signing Julio Enciso from Strasbourg. The player played under Gary O'Neil in France and had a loan spell at Ipswich from Brighton in the second half of the 2024/25 season.
Following a notable performance for Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup, Strasbourg's 22-year-old forward Julio Enciso is considered likely to leave the club this summer. It was recently reported that Galatasaray is interested, and Ipswich is also considering the player. The new Ipswich manager, Gary O’Neil, would like to sign the Paraguayan international, who has 37 caps and 5 goals. O'Neil previously managed Enciso at Strasbourg during the latter part of the 2025-2026 season. It is reported that Strasbourg is seeking a fee estimated at €35 million for Enciso's departure. His contract runs until June 2029. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €25.00m.
Following a notable performance for Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup, Strasbourg's 22-year-old forward Julio Enciso is considered likely to leave the club this summer. It was recently reported that Galatasaray is interested, and Ipswich is also considering the player. The new Ipswich manager, Gary O’Neil, would like to sign the Paraguayan international, who has 37 caps and 5 goals. O'Neil previously managed Enciso at Strasbourg during the latter part of the 2025-2026 season. It is reported that Strasbourg is seeking a fee estimated at €35 million for Enciso's departure. His contract runs until June 2029. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €25.00m.
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