Ipswich Town have signed Omari Hutchinson from Chelsea in a club-record deal worth up to £22m. The 20-year-old winger was a key player for the club last season, scoring 10 goals and providing six assists.

What happened?

Ipswich Town announced the permanent signing of Omari Hutchinson, smashing their previous transfer record of £4.5m for Sampdoria goalkeeper Matteo Sereni in 2001.

Why it matters for Ipswich Town

The signing of Hutchinson is a significant boost to the club's Premier League hopes. Manager Kieran McKenna said: "Omari is someone we all enjoyed working with last season and the staff, his teammates and supporters all saw how he grew and developed over the course of the year."

What comes next?

Hutchinson's signing is a major coup for Ipswich Town, who will be looking to build on their successful season. The club is currently 2nd in the Championship, with 84 points from 46 games, and 11 points behind leaders Coventry.

| Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 2nd in Championship, 84 pts, 23W-15D-8L from 46 games | | Goals this season | 80 scored, 47 conceded (+33 goal difference) | | Title race | 11 points behind leaders Coventry | And with the new season approaching, Ipswich Town will be looking to make a strong start. So the signing of Hutchinson is a major positive for the club. But the club will also be aware of the challenges that lie ahead, with several other teams competing for promotion to the Premier League.