Premier League bound: Scherpen's €10m transfer to Ipswich confirmed

Kjell Scherpen has completed a permanent move to Ipswich Town, confirming his arrival in the Premier League as reported by Algemeen Dagblad. The 26‑year‑old goalkeeper will travel to England in the coming days for his medical, following an agreement with Union Sint‑Gillis.

According to AD, Ipswich Town will pay at least ten million euros for Scherpen, with potential bonuses that could raise the total to thirteen million euros. The fee details were disclosed after the clubs reached a deal.

De Premier League‑club negotiated intensively with Union Sint‑Gillis over the transfer, a process described as "stevige onderhandelingen" in the source. Union had initially set a price of fifteen million euros before settling on the lower figure.

Once the medical in England is completed, Scherpen will sign a four‑year contract at Portman Road, becoming the first‑choice goalkeeper for the League‑club. The agreement secures his role as the primary shot‑stopper for the upcoming season.

The move marks Scherpen's return to the Premier League, where he previously joined Brighton & Hove Albion after leaving Ajax five years ago, though he did not break into the first team there. He later impressed on loan at Sturm Graz before Union Sint‑Gillis signed him.

In his most recent season with the Brussels club, Scherpen featured in 43 matches, kept 21 clean sheets and conceded 38 goals. He missed Saturday's Belgium friendly against Lille, having been a key player for the Belgian side.

Ipswich Town had already bolstered its squad by acquiring Kayne van Oevelen from FC Volendam, a signing described as a long‑term investment by the club.

The transfer, confirmed by both Algemeen Dagblad and AD, underscores Ipswich Town's ambition to strengthen its goalkeeping department ahead of the new campaign in England.