TransferBundesligaUnverified source· 27 Aug 2026
Palacios leaves Leverkusen for Ipswich Town
After six years and a Bundesliga title, Exequiel Palacios heads to the Premier League.


E. Palacios
player
Player
Exequiel Palacios
Position
Midfielder
From
Bayer Leverkusen
To
Ipswich Town
Fee
Not disclosed
What happened. Bayer Leverkusen confirmed that Exequiel Palacios has joined Ipswich Town, signing a four-year deal.
- Palacios made 186 appearances and scored 15 goals for Leverkusen.
- He was part of the squad that won the Bundesliga and DFB Cup in 2023/24.
- Leverkusen's sporting director said the move fulfills Palacios' wish to play in the Premier League.
“I grew up as a footballer at Leverkusen. The club trusted me, and I was able to develop everything that defines me on the pitch today.”
— Exequiel Palacios
Palacios joins Ipswich Town in the English Premier League after his successful spell in Germany.
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