Ipswich Maeda leaves Celtic for Premier League challenge

Ipswich Town have completed the signing of Japanese striker Daizen Maeda, moving from the Parkhead club Celtic to the English Premier League. The 28‑year‑old arrives after a four‑and‑a‑half year spell in which he helped the Glasgow side dominate domestically and spark a sensational end‑of‑season run.

During his tenure at Celtic, Maeda collected multiple trophies and was instrumental in extending the club’s domestic dominance, a period marked by consistent league triumphs and cup victories.

His proven goal‑scoring pedigree, built over four‑and‑a‑half years at Celtic, provides Ipswich with a forward accustomed to finding the net in high‑pressure situations.

Maeda said the “Celtic family” made the past four‑and‑a‑half years the “most special chapter” of his life, reflecting on the trophy‑laden spell that defined his time at the Parkhead club.

In an Instagram post, the striker described playing for Celtic as an “incredible honour” and recalled sharing “so many unforgettable moments” with the supporters.

He thanked the fans for their “incredible support” that gave him strength daily and praised the people of Glasgow for welcoming his wife and children, calling the city a “second home”.

Maeda noted that his son, already a fan, hopes to wear the Celtic shirt and play at Celtic Park one day, a dream he hopes will come true when the family returns to Glasgow.

For Ipswich Town, Maeda adds a forward with a track record of delivering trophies, while the Japanese striker embarks on a new Premier League challenge, promising to carry forward the memories of his Parkhead success.