Ipswich Town Secures £8m Signing of Chiedozie Ogbene
Ipswich Town has made a significant signing, securing the services of Luton winger Chiedozie Ogbene for a fee of £8 million. The Ireland international has put pen to paper on a four-year deal at Portman Road, making him the tenth signing for the club since their return to the Premier League.
The decision to bring in Ogbene comes after winger Wes Burns suffered a hamstring injury during Ipswich’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on the opening day of the season. Despite already spending almost £100 million on transfers this summer, Ipswich felt the need to bolster their attacking options further.
Ogbene expressed his excitement at the opportunity to once again play in the Premier League. He stated, “I’m very excited and feel lucky to have this opportunity to play in the Premier League again. I’ve had very positive chats with the manager, Kieran McKenna, and it means a lot to me and my family that someone believes in me and my ability to perform at this level.”
The 24-year-old winger has previously played for Cork, Limerick, and Brentford before joining Luton from Rotherham on a free transfer last summer. Despite Luton’s relegation, Ogbene made a strong impression in the Premier League, scoring five goals in 39 appearances across all competitions.
One notable aspect of Ogbene’s game is his incredible speed. Last season, he was the second-fastest player in the top flight, clocking an impressive speed of 36.93kph against Fulham in September. This speed and agility will undoubtedly be an asset to Ipswich as they aim to achieve their goals in the Premier League.
While Ipswich celebrates the signing of Ogbene, the club is also actively pursuing another striker. Talks with Chelsea for the potential acquisition of Armando Broja are ongoing. Manager Kieran McKenna confirmed that discussions with Chelsea are taking place but remained tight-lipped about the progress made in the past 24 hours. The club will carefully consider whether signing Broja would be in the best interest of both the player and the club.
In conclusion, Ipswich Town’s signing of Chiedozie Ogbene not only strengthens their attacking options but also demonstrates their ambition to compete in the Premier League. Ogbene’s speed, skill, and previous experience in the top flight make him a valuable addition to the squad. As Ipswich continues negotiations with Chelsea for the potential signing of Armando Broja, fans eagerly await further developments in what promises to be an exciting season for the Tractor Boys.