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Ipswich Town<\/b><\/a> have continued their preparations for their return to the Premier League by completing the \u00a320m signing of Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City.<\/b><\/p>\n The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract and joins Gary O’Neil’s side after scoring 16 goals in 100 games for Leicester since joining from Sporting in 2023.<\/p>\n Fatawu has arrived at Portman Road with Ipswich willing to allow winger Jaden Philogene to leave, with the 24-year-old attracting interest from Europe. <\/p>\n He has a list of admirers – believed to include Bologna, Roma and Benfica – and Ipswich will sanction a transfer if a suitable offer comes in.<\/p>\n Fatawu is the Tractor Boys’ fifth summer signing after striker Emersonn joined from Toulouse<\/a> earlier this month for a club record fee of about \u00a326m. <\/p>\n Defender Cedric Kipre and forward Chuba Akpom also signed on a permanent basis<\/a> following successful loans last season while goalkeeper Kayne van Oevelen<\/a> arrived from Dutch side FC Volendam.<\/p>\n “The ambition the club has is very exciting and I’m looking forward to being a part of that as we prepare for the Premier League season,” said Fatawu. <\/p>\n “After speaking to the manager, I know what the expectation is and I’m looking forward to meeting my team-mates and starting work.<\/p>\n “I have played against Ipswich a few times during my time in England and I know how passionate the supporters are for the club, so I’m excited to play for them and show them what I can do.”<\/p>\n Fatawu was part of the Foxes squad relegated from the Championship last season, with Leicester now preparing for their second season in the third tier of English football. <\/p>\n The Tractor Boys finished second in the Championship last season and host Sunderland<\/a> in their top-flight opener on 22 August.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n