Ipswich Town complete £10m signing of Celtic forward Daizen Maeda

Newly promoted Ipswich Town have completed the signing of Japan forward Daizen Maeda from Celtic in a £10m deal on a three-year contract.

The versatile attacker departs Glasgow having secured an impressive 10 major honours during a highly successful stint in Scottish football.

He scored 79 goals for the Hoops across all competitions and played a crucial role in establishing domestic dominance initially under former manager Ange Postecoglou.

Despite struggling for consistency earlier last season, the forward finished the campaign strongly with nine goals in his final seven appearances to help secure a league and cup double.

World Cup exploits and Premier League dream

The lightning-fast winger arrives at Portman Road fresh from an impressive summer representing his national team at the World Cup.

He found the back of the net during the tournament as Japan reached the last 32 before ultimately falling to South American heavyweights Brazil.

A move south of the border fulfills a long-held ambition for the experienced international, who had consistently reiterated his desire to test himself in England’s top tier.

Tractor Boys prepare for top-flight return

His arrival provides a significant attacking boost for the Tractor Boys ahead of their highly anticipated return to the Premier League.

The Suffolk club will kick off their new top-flight campaign when they host Sunderland in a home fixture on 22 August.

Supporters will be hoping their new marquee signing can immediately translate his potent Scottish Premiership form to the English game as they bid to secure their top-division status.