Chuba Akpom has sealed a move to Sky Bet Championship side Ipswich Town on a season-long loan from Ajax. The 29 year old forward, who spent the latter half of last season at Lille scoring three goals and registering one assist in 14 league appearances joins Ipswich as their sixth signing of the summer.

Akpom expressed his delight in finally completing the move: "I was really excited when I heard of the interest and I’m delighted to have joined a club with such big ambitions," he told TownTV. "I watch a lot of football and have always thought Ipswich would suit my style, so this move makes perfect sense... I’m here to do as much as I can do to help the team, in the changing room and on the pitch, and I’ll bring a winning mentality here."

The conclusion of Akpom’s transfer caps a dramatic saga that included interest from Birmingham City, Middlesbrough, Olympiakos and shifting medical appointments before Ipswich ultimately prevailed.

Editorial

We find ourselves reflecting on the whirlwind of modern football transfers, where destiny often seems decided not by strategy, but by split-second choices. Chuba Akpom’s signing by Ipswich Town is testament to the uncertainty that envelopes such moves four clubs, late-night medicals, and a player's preference all colliding in dramatic fashion.

Ipswich might count themselves fortunate. While Birmingham and Middlesbrough appeared to have deals lined up, it was Ipswich who struck most compellingly, and Akpom responded by gravitating towards Suffolk. Their promotion hopes now have added weight, but success will depend more than ever on cohesion, adaptation, and seizing every chance.

We stand behind the ambition of this transfer its ability to galvanise both squad and supporters cannot be overstated. A striker with Akpom’s experience in the Championship and Europe brings professionalism alongside his goalscoring threat.

When ambitions meet opportunity, momentum becomes tangible. Ipswich’s choice might just tip the scales if their campaign gathers the right impetus.

Did You Know?

1. Chuba Akpom scored the decisive goal in PAOK’s 2019 Greek Cup Final, completing a domestic double for the club.
   


2. He emerged from Arsenal’s academy and made his senior debut there in 2013.
   


3. Akpom claimed the Championship Golden Boot in the 2022–23 season while playing for Middlesbrough.
   


4. His contract with Ajax runs through until 30 June 2028, giving Ipswich a long-term framework should promotion trigger a permanent move.
   


5. Before joining Ajax in 2023 for around €12.3 million, he had already played for PAOK, Brighton, Hull City, Nottingham Forest, Coventry City and Brentford.