Ipswich Town Set to Sign Strasbourg's Abdoul Ouattara
Ipswich Town is set to sign Strasbourg's Abdoul Ouattara in a €20m deal, with the Ivory Coast international joining the Tractor Boys on a five-year contract. The 20-year-old has come through the ranks at Strasbourg's academy and has established himself as an increasingly important player for the Alsatian club, making 43 appearances in all competitions last season.
Why it Matters for Ipswich Town
The signing of Ouattara is a significant coup for Ipswich Town, who are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. The Tractor Boys finished second in the Championship last season, 11 points behind leaders Coventry, and will be hoping to challenge for promotion to the Premier League.
What Comes Next?
Ouattara will be reunited with his former manager Gary O'Neil, who was appointed to manage Ipswich Town this summer, and will also be joined by his team-mate Julio Enciso, who is also set to join the club. The two players will be looking to make an immediate impact at Portman Road and help the Tractor Boys push for promotion to the Premier League.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 2nd in Championship, 84 pts, 23W-15D-8L from 46 games, recent form WDDWD. Goals this season: 80 scored, 47 conceded (+33 goal difference).
