Ipswich Town have completed the signing of Argentina international Exequiel Palacios, making the 27-year-old midfielder the first World Cup-winning player to join the Suffolk club. Palacios arrives from German side Bayer Leverkusen for an undisclosed transfer fee and has put pen to paper on a four-year deal at Portman Road.
The move represents a significant coup for the newly promoted Premier League side, who continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the new campaign. Palacios becomes Ipswich's 11th addition of the transfer window, underlining the club's determined recruitment drive as they prepare to compete at the top flight of English football once again.
The Argentine's résumé speaks for itself. He was a member of the Argentina squad that lifted the World Cup in Qatar in 2022, and he also featured in the side that reached the final of this summer's tournament. Beyond his World Cup exploits, Palacios has twice tasted continental glory with Argentina, having won the Copa America on two occasions with the national team.
At this year's World Cup, Palacios made a single appearance, starting in Argentina's 3-1 group-stage victory over tournament debutants Jordan. That outing added to an already impressive list of achievements for a player who has established himself as a regular fixture in the Argentina setup.
Speaking after finalizing his move to Suffolk, Palacios expressed enthusiasm about the challenge that awaits him in England.