{
  "id": 307788,
  "title": "Ipswich sign midfielder Lukic from Fulham",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/ipswich-sign-midfielder-lukic-from-fulham-307788",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-08T12:43:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ipswich-sign-midfielder-lukic-fulham-124336088.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ipswich Town have secured the signing of Fulham midfielder Sasa Lukic for an undisclosed fee, bringing the 29-year-old to the club on a deal until 2030. The Serbia international made 26 appearances in the Premier League last season and has expressed his excitement about playing at his new home. Lukic is the second player to join Ipswich this summer, following Morocco defender Issa Diop.\n\nThe 106-cap Serbian international began his career at Torino, where he made 168 appearances over seven seasons before moving to Fulham in January 2023. Lukic has won 62 caps for Serbia and participated in both the 2022 World Cup and the 2024 European Championship. Manager Gary O'Neill praised Lukic's experience, stating that the player will bring valuable wisdom to the squad as they prepare for the upcoming season.",
  "summary": "Ipswich Town has signed Serbian midfielder Sasa Lukic from Fulham for an undisclosed fee, with the 29-year-old committing to a contract until 2030. Lukic, who made 26 Premier League appearances last season, expressed his excitement about joining the Suffolk club, stating, \"I can't wait to play here as a home player.\" The midfielder's move to Ipswich follows the summer departure of Morocco defender Issa Diop from Fulham. Lukic, who has 62 caps for Serbia and represented his country at the 2022 World Cup and 2024 European Championship, joins a squad that manager Gary O'Neil believes will benefit from his experience, noting, \"Having played nearly 100 games in the Premier League, he knows what it takes to compete in the division and has been a consistent performer throughout his time at Fulham.\"",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}