Ipswich Town smash club transfer record for Omari Hutchinson | OneFootball

Ipswich Town have announced the permanent signing of Omari Hutchinson from Chelsea in a club-record deal.

The 20-year-old winger was a star during the 2023-24 season, which resulted in the club spending big to secure his talents for the next five years.

According to reports, Ipswich Town will pay up to £22 million for Hutchinson, smashing their previous transfer record of £4.5m for Sampdoria goalkeeper Matteo Sereni in 2001.

The club will be pleased to have the youngster remain at Portman Road Stadium, given his 10 goals and six assists helped them reach the Premier League after a 22-year absence.

“Omari is someone we all enjoyed working with last season and the staff, his teammates and supporters all saw how he grew and developed over the course of the year, which is testament to the hard work he put in,” said manager Kieran McKenna.

“The impact he had on the team throughout the season, especially in the latter part, was evidence of that and he, like so many of his teammates, played a significant part in that success for the club.

“We think Omari is a fantastic player and person to have at the Club for the long-term future. He has a hunger to improve and show that he can compete and thrive in the Premier League.”

According to The Athletic, Stuttgart, Ajax, and Feyenoord were also keen on signing the Jamaica international from Chelsea.