Ipswich Town have bolstered their ambitions to stay in the Premiership with the marquee signing of winger Jaden Philogene from Aston Villa. The 22-year-old joins on a four-and-a-half-year deal after a £20m agreement, plus £3m in add-ons, marking a statement of intent from the Championship contenders.
Jaden Philogene’s arrival at Portman Road signals a major coup for Ipswich Town as they gear up for the second half of the season. The former Aston Villa academy graduate, who dazzled with 12 goals in 32 games for Hull City last season, adds flair, creativity, and a proven track record to Ipswich’s attacking lineup.
Speaking to the club’s website, Philogene said, “I’m excited to be here and I know there are great players in the squad. I just want to play as much as possible. As a player, I like to dribble, link up play, and provide goals and assists. I’m looking forward to it.”
Philogene’s journey to Ipswich has been anything but straightforward. The Tractor Boys were close to securing his signature last summer, agreeing an £18m fee with Hull City, only for Aston Villa to exercise a matching rights clause and retain the winger. Despite making 15 appearances for Villa this season, Philogene struggled for consistent starts, prompting the move.
The addition of Philogene, Ipswich’s second January signing after Ben Godfrey’s loan arrival from Atalanta, reflects the club’s ambition to secure promotion. Manager Kieran McKenna now has a versatile attacking option capable of breaking down defences and delivering in crucial moments.
For Ipswich fans, this signing fuels excitement about their campaign’s trajectory, while for Philogene, it offers a fresh platform to shine in a side pushing for Premier League football.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa have wasted no time reinvesting, recently bolstering their attack with Borussia Dortmund’s Donyell Malen, a signal of their own ambitious plans.
