Ipswich sign Argentina World Cup winner Palacios

Argentina midfielder Exequiel Palacios has become the first World Cup winner to join Ipswich Town, signing from Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen. The 27-year-old has agreed to a four-year contract with the Premier League newcomers. Palacios was part of Argentina's World Cup-winning team in 2022 and reached the final in 2023, as well as winning the Copa America twice.

He expressed excitement about playing in England and competing against top clubs and players. Ipswich manager Gary O'Neil highlighted Palacios' successful career, including winning the World Cup and major club trophies. The midfielder made his senior debut for River Plate in 2015 and won the Copa Libertadores in 2018. He moved to Germany in 2020, playing for Leverkusen, where he won the Bundesliga title in 2023-24.

Palacios departs Leverkusen after 186 appearances and 15 goals. Ipswich Town has spent over £150 million since returning to the Premier League and are also pursuing a loan deal for Aston Villa's Tammy Abraham. The club secured a win in their Premier League debut against Sunderland and reached the third round of the Carabao Cup against League One Leicester City.