π¨ Maeda Makes Β£10m Move to Ipswich from Celtic
25 July 2026, 16:05
π THE FULL PICTURE:
Ipswich Town just locked in Japanese forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic on a three-year deal, reportedly worth Β£10 million. The 28-year-old, who helped Japan reach the last 32 of the 2026 World Cup, scored 79 goals in 212 appearances for Celtic and piled up five league titles, three Scottish Cups, and two League Cups. He told the club it's a dream come true to play in the Premier League and promised to run, battle, and score. Manager Gary O'Neil rates his physical attributes and work rate. Maeda's 2025-26 season was huge: seven goals in five Premiership games, including an 87th-minute winner on the final day against Hearts to seal the title, plus a goal in the Scottish Cup final. Now he brings that energy to Portman Road.
π MY TAKE:
Maeda is a ball of chaos in the best way. That final day winner against Hearts? Absolutely wild. His relentless running and clutch goals make him a perfect fit for a promoted team. For Β£10 million, Ipswich got a proven winner who can lead the line and never stop hassling defenders. Gary O'Neil needs that dog mentality, and Maeda brings it. Let's see if he can turn that Celtic magic into Premier League survival.