TransferBBC SportUnverified source· 17 Aug 2026
Ipswich sign Ouattara from Strasbourg for reported £17m
The Ivorian midfielder reunites with former boss Gary O'Neil in the Premier League.
A. Ouattara
player
Player
Abdoul Ouattara
Position
Midfielder
From
Strasbourg
To
Ipswich Town
Fee
Reported £17m
What happened. Ipswich Town completed the signing of midfielder Abdoul Ouattara from Strasbourg on a five-year contract for a reported £17m.
- Ouattara made 45 Ligue 1 appearances for Strasbourg.
- He was part of the side that reached the Conference League semi-finals.
- Ipswich have spent £124m since promotion, with Ouattara the 11th major signing.
“The Premier League is the best league in the world and as soon as I knew the opportunity was there, to play in England under a manager I have already enjoyed working with, I jumped at it.”
— Abdoul Ouattara
Ipswich begin their Premier League campaign at home to Sunderland on 22 August.
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