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Ipswich Town sign defender Issa Diop from Fulham on four-year contract

Issa Diop at the World Cup with Morocco
Issa Diop at the World Cup with MoroccoIMAGN IMAGES via Reuters / David Butler

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 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."

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