Ipswich Town sign defender Issa Diop from Fulham

Ipswich Town sign defender Issa Diop from Fulham July 22 : Ipswich Town have signed defender Issa Diop from Fulham on a four-year deal, the Premier League club said on Wednesday. • British media reported Ipswich paid around 8.5 million pounds ($11.36 million) for the 29-year-old Morocco international. • Diop arrives after four seasons at Fulham, where he made 96 appearances in all competitions. • He began his senior career at Toulouse before joining West Ham United in 2018, making 121 appearances and scoring eight goals before moving to Fulham in 2022. • Diop has made five appearances for Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and scored a goal against the Netherlands in the tournament. • "I'm excited to take the next step in my career at Ipswich Town," Diop said in a statement. • "I know how big the club is and have enjoyed all of the conversations I have had before making the move. I know this is the right place for me." ($1 = 0.7482 pounds)