Ipswich Town have signed Celtic striker Daizen Maeda as they look to strengthen ahead of the new Premier League campaign.
Maeda, who joins Ipswich in a £10million move, spent four-and-a-half years at Celtic, making a total of 212 appearances for the Hoops and scoring 79 goals.
Maeda scored 33 goals for the Hoops in the 2024-25 campaign and played a pivotal role in their double-winning season last time out with nine goals in the last seven matches. He also scored for Japan against Sweden in the World Cup.
He joins Ipswich on a three-year deal.
“I am very proud to sign for Ipswich Town,” he said.
“I have always dreamed of playing in the Premier League and I am very happy I can realise that dream with this club. I have loved all of the conversations with the club and they have made me feel very welcome.
“My aim will always be to battle hard, score goals and provide assists for my team – I will always run and give everything that I have.
“I am excited to learn more about the club and meet the supporters.”
Ipswich boss Gary O’Neil added: “We’re very pleased to have Daizen join the club. Playing in the Premier League is something I know he has been working towards throughout his career and we are proud he has made the decision to do that now at Ipswich Town.
“He works extremely hard and has impressive physical attributes, while also proving over a number of years playing in Scotland that he has the ability to score goals and create for his team.
“He will be a valuable member of the squad and we look forward to him joining up with the group.”