- Ipswich Town have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign winger Omari Hutchinson for a club record fee of £22.5 million.
- The transfer consists of an initial £20 million, with an additional £2.5 million in potential add-ons.
- Hutchinson, 20, is expected to undergo a medical at Ipswich before the deal is finalized.
- The agreement includes a sell-on clause for Chelsea and a percentage of the fee will go to Hutchinson’s former club Arsenal due to a sell-on clause from his move to Chelsea in 2022.
– Ipswich Town has pulled off a major transfer by acquiring Chelsea winger Omari Hutchinson in a groundbreaking deal. The club-record agreement is believed to be valued at as much as £22.5 million, marking a significant achievement for Ipswich.
The 20-year-old Jamaican international, who previously represented England at the youth level, is expected to finalize his move to Portman Road pending a successful medical examination.
Hutchinson’s impressive performances during his loan spell at Ipswich last season have made him the club’s top transfer target.
He contributed 10 goals and 6 assists, playing a crucial role in Ipswich’s unexpected automatic promotion to the Premier League, finishing an impressive second in the Championship.
The reported transfer fee of £20 million, with an additional £2.5 million in potential add-ons, represents a significant investment for Ipswich as they prepare to return to the top flight after more than two decades. This deal also helps Chelsea balance their books and comply with Premier League profit and sustainability rules.
Omari Hutchinson decision to join Ipswich showcases the club’s ambition and ability to attract top talent, despite interest from other Premier League and European clubs.
The deal is expected to be finalized this week, and Ipswich will be counting on Hutchinson’s continued development and performances to establish themselves in the Premier League.
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