Newly promoted English Premier League side Ipswich Town has confirmed the permanent signing of 30 year old Nigerian forward Chuba Akpom, OwngoalNigeria.com reports .
The forward, 30, moved to Portman Road on loan from Ajax in the summer of 2025, with a permanent move subsequently triggered during the course of the 2025/26 season.
Chuba made a total of 31 appearances throughout the course of the campaign, with goals against Hull City and Oxford United coming in vital victories to help Town secure promotion to the Premier League.
The permanent deal for Chuba, which runs until 2029, will come into effect from 1 July.
He represented England at various youth levels, but formally switched his nationality to Nigeria three years ago. However he hasn’t been called up since the switch.
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