Overview
- Ipswich announced the acquisition of 28‑year‑old Daizen Maeda from Celtic on a contract running until summer 2029.
- Maeda is an established Japan international who has played in two World Cups and scored in recent regional competition.
- He moved to Celtic from Yokohama F. Marinos in the 2021–22 season and helped the Scottish club win five straight league titles.
- Maeda won the Scottish Premiership player of the year for the 2024–25 season, giving Ipswich a forward with recent domestic honours and goal threat.
- The signing aims to strengthen Ipswich’s attack after promotion from the Championship and will be judged on Maeda’s preseason form and adaptation to Premier League pace, which will affect the club’s starting lineup and tactics.