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Kjell Scherpen completes transfer to Ipswich Town
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Kjell Scherpen completes transfer to Ipswich Town
Interest in Dutch goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen remained strong throughout the summer of 2026. After Ipswich Town’s initial €10 million bid in early July, July kicked off negotiations continued between the newly promoted Premier League club, Belgian side with Union Saint‑Gilloise, and the player’s representatives. Union, which had bought Scherpen the keeper from Brighton for €2 million last year, and would retain roughly €6.8 million of any deal after Brighton’s 40 percent sell‑on clause, leaving Brighton with about €3.2 million. clause. A report on 19 July confirmed the €10 million figure and highlighted placed Scherpen’s market value near €8 million. By 25 July, July talks indicated the fee originally pitched at €15 million was would likely to be reduced, with Union seeking proper compensation for the future resale percentage owed to Brighton. Scherpen, a key player who logged 21 clean sheets in 43 matches last season, Scherpen missed Union’s recent friendly against Lille as the talks proceeded. Both clubs expressed optimism that an agreement could be reached 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 coming days, underscoring Ipswich’s intent departure of defender Mamadou Barry to secure Saudi club Al‑Shabab for €2.55 million, recouping its initial outlay. The moves give Ipswich an experienced goalkeeper ahead of for its top‑flight campaign. Premier League campaign while Union will need replacements to maintain its recent success.
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- 2026-07-25 20:15 UTC Kjell Scherpen transfer to Ipswich Town
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