Ipswich signs Japanese forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, July 26, 2026

Ipswich Town has signed Japanese forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic as part of their preparations for the upcoming Premier League season. Maeda, who scored for Japan in the recent World Cup and boasts 79 goals in 212 appearances for Celtic, joins alongside other new signings to bolster Ipswich’s squad after their promotion.

Ipswich Town has secured the signing of Japanese forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic as the club prepares for its return to the Premier League. The 28-year-old striker, who recently featured in the FIFA World Cup, scored in Japan’s 1-1 group stage match against Sweden before the team was eliminated by Brazil in the round of 32.

Maeda made a significant impact during his time at Celtic, netting 79 goals across 212 appearances and contributing to five Scottish Premiership titles. The financial terms of the transfer to Ipswich were not disclosed by the English club.

This move follows Ipswich’s recent acquisition of Moroccan defender Issa Diop from Fulham, signaling the club’s intent to strengthen its squad ahead of its promotion back to the Premier League, after spending the previous season in the second tier of English football.

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