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Kjell Scherpen completes transfer to Ipswich Town

Entities: Mamadou Barry · Al‑Shabab · Kjell Scherpen · Ipswich Town · Union Saint‑Gilloise

Overview

Interest in Dutch goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen remained strong throughout the summer of 2026. Ipswich Town’s initial €10 million bid in early July kicked off negotiations with Union Saint‑Gilloise, which had bought the keeper from Brighton for €2 million and would retain roughly €6.8 million after Brighton’s 40 percent sell‑on clause.

A report on 19 July confirmed the €10 million figure and placed Scherpen’s market value near €8 million. By 25 July talks indicated the fee originally pitched at €15 million would likely be reduced, with Union seeking proper compensation for the future resale percentage owed to Brighton. Scherpen missed Union’s friendly against Lille as the talks continued.

On 26 July, the transfer was officially completed on deadline day. Ipswich paid about £8.5 million (under €10 million) plus roughly £2.5 million in bonuses, and Scherpen signed a contract running to mid‑2030. Union also confirmed the departure of defender Mamadou Barry to Saudi club Al‑Shabab for €2.55 million, recouping its initial outlay. The moves give Ipswich an experienced goalkeeper for its Premier League campaign while Union will need replacements to maintain its recent success.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Union SG transfers Mamadou Barry to Al‑Shabab and Kjell Scherpen to Ipswich

    Union SG will lose defender Mamadou Barry to Saudi club Al‑Shabab and keeper Kjell Scherpen to Ipswich Town for a combined fee of roughly €10 million, prompting a search for replacements.

  2. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Kjell Scherpen close to move from Union Saint‑Gilloise to Ipswich Town

    Dutch goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen is near a transfer from Union Saint‑Gilloise to England’s Ipswich Town, with a fee below the originally targeted €15 million.

  3. 9 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Ipswich Town moves to sign Union SG goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen

    Ipswich Town is negotiating to buy Union SG goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen for about €10 million, with Union netting €6.8 million after Brighton’s 40 % sell‑on clause.

  4. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Dutch goalkeepers Jasper Schendelaar, Kjell Scherpen linked to new clubs

    Jasper Schendelaar is targeted by Sparta Rotterdam, while Kjell Scherpen is on Ipswich Town’s transfer shortlist, both Dutch keepers linked to new clubs.

Sources

ajaxshowtime.com · itwm.nl · leedsallover.com · voetbal24.be · voetbalkrant.com · voetbalnieuws.be · voetbalprimeur.be · voetbalprimeur.nl · walfoot.be

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