Nigerian-born striker, Chuba Akpom will become a permanent Ipswich Town player on 1 July 2026 after the club triggered a mandatory clause in his loan deal with Ajax following promotion to the Premier League.
Chuba Akpom is set to sign a three-year contract that will keep him at Portman Road until 2029, with the clause reportedly worth more than €9 million (£7 million).
Akpom spent the 2025-2026 campaign on loan with the Tractor Boys, making 29 appearances, mostly from the bench, and scoring twice. He started seven matches, with his last start and goal coming in a 3-0 win over Oxford United on New Year’s Day.
Ajax confirmed the move in a statement: “Ajax and Ipswich Town FC have reached an agreement on the transfer of Chuba Akpom. The striker joined the English club on loan from Ajax last season, with an option to buy included in the agreement. This option has now been exercised, making Akpom’s move permanent. The 30 year old forward was under contract with Ajax until June 30, 2028.”
Ipswich’s return to the top flight has reshaped plans behind the scenes after the club sealed automatic promotion with a decisive final-day win. The resurgence has revived belief around Portman Road and accelerated recruitment decisions ahead of life back among England’s elite.
Akpom’s career path has been marked by persistence. After arriving in Amsterdam with a strong scoring reputation, he struggled to cement a regular role and opted for a loan move to Suffolk in August 2025 despite interest elsewhere.
