Ipswich sign Japan forward Maeda from Celtic
Ipswich Town have signed Japan forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic on a three-year contract, reportedly worth £10m. The 28-year-old fulfils a long-held ambition to play in the Premier League and becomes another addition to Ipswich’s squad following their promotion from the Championship.
Maeda leaves Celtic after four and a half successful years, scoring 79 goals in 212 appearances and winning five league titles, three Scottish Cups and two League Cups. He was part of Japan’s 2026 World Cup squad and is valued by Ipswich manager Gary O’Neil for his work rate, physicality and ability to score and create goals.
- Ipswich sign Daizen Maeda from Celtic for a reported £10m.
- The Japan forward has agreed a three-year Premier League contract.
- Maeda leaves Celtic with 79 goals and 10 major trophies.
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Ipswich Town has recently been promoted back to the Premier League and is strengthening its squad with new signings to compete at the top level. Daizen Maeda, a 28-year-old Japanese international, is one of their latest arrivals, signing from Scottish club Celtic on a three-year deal reported to be worth £10m.
Maeda spent four and a half years at Celtic, where he established himself as a key player. During his time there, he scored 79 goals across 212 appearances and helped Celtic win five league titles, three Scottish Cups and two League Cups, demonstrating his quality as both a goalscorer and a contributor to his team's overall play.
The transfer fulfils a long-standing ambition for Maeda to play in England's Premier League. He is a member of Japan's 2026 World Cup squad.