Ipswich Town have completed the signing of Emersonn.
The 21-year-old, who will become the first Brazilian to play for the Tractor Boys, has arrived in Suffolk from French club Toulouse.
While the club has not confirmed the financial outlay, they have revealed that the striker has been signed for a ‘record transfer fee’. It is believed that Town have agreed to pay £24m, with the potential for £2.6m in add-ons.
Gary O'Neil has made his first signing as Ipswich Town manager. Picture: Ipswich Town Football Club
Emersonn, who scored seven goals in all competitions last term, told the club’s website: “I am very proud to sign for Ipswich Town.
“Playing in the Premier League is something I have always dreamed of, and I know I have picked the perfect club to do that with.
“I will give everything for the team every time I play, and I can’t wait to get started and meet my new teammates as well as the supporters.”
Meanwhile, after securing the first signing of his tenure, manager Gary O’Neil added: “We’re delighted to welcome Emersonn to the club.
“He is a young striker with real ability and potential who has had plenty of interest this summer, so for him to choose Ipswich Town is something we are very proud of.
“I know he is excited to be playing in the Premier League, and we’re looking forward to having him with us as we prepare for the new season.”
Mark Ashton, Town chairman, said: “The signing of Emersonn is an exciting moment for the club.
“As we prepare for our return to the Premier League, we know recruitment will be crucial, with the club investing significantly in this area in recent years in order to bring the best possible talent from across the globe to the club.
“In making Emersonn our first signing of the summer, we know we have acquired a young, hungry player with a high ceiling, with more signings to follow as we continue to invest to give ourselves the best possible chance of achieving our goal in the Premier League.”