Chris Sutton slams Ipswich Town's Daizen Maeda transfer

Ipswich Town complete Daizen Maeda transfer, Chris Sutton reacts to the signing, valuing the player higher than the £10m fee, as Ipswich Town prepare for the new season

Ipswich Town have signed Daizen Maeda from Celtic for an initial fee of £8m, with an extra £2m in add-ons.

What happened?

The 28-year-old Japanese star has won five Scottish Premiership titles, three Scottish Cups and two Scottish League Cups in the last four years.

Why it matters for Ipswich Town

Chris Sutton, a former Celtic player and Norwich City legend, has poured scorn on the move, claiming Maeda is worth much more than £10m.

What comes next?

With Ipswich Town currently 2nd in Championship, 11 points behind leaders Coventry, having scored 80 goals and conceded 47 this season, the signing of Maeda could be a significant boost to their title hopes. As of the final 2025 table, Ipswich Town had 84 points from 46 games, with a recent form of WDDWD. The Blues will be looking to close the gap on Coventry, and Maeda's experience and skill could be a significant factor in their pursuit of the title. And with the new season not yet under way, Ipswich Town fans will be eager to see how Maeda performs in the Championship. But for now, the focus is on the upcoming season, and how Maeda can help Ipswich Town achieve their goals. So, what do you think of the signing? Leave a comment below!