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Ipswich Town signs goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen on four-year deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 5:52 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Ipswich Town signs goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen on four-year deal

Summary

Ipswich Town has signed goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen from Union Saint-Gilloise on a four-year contract. The 26-year-old Dutch player kept 21 clean sheets in 43 matches last season. Scherpen, who has prior Premier League experience from his time at Brighton, expressed excitement about his move to Ipswich and his opportunity to compete in the Premier League. This acquisition marks the sixth signing for manager Gary O'Neil during the summer transfer window.

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Key Details

•Scherpen joins Ipswich from Union Saint-Gilloise.
•He recorded 21 clean sheets last season.
•Previously played at Brighton in the Premier League.
•Scherpen becomes Ipswich's sixth summer signing.
•He has experience playing in Champions League competitions.

Latest Updates

5:52 PMYahoo Sports — Ipswich sign 'experienced' goalkeeper Scherpen

What they're saying

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Ipswich Town have signed goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen from Belgian Pro League side Union Saint-Gilloise. The 26-year-old, who kept 21 clean sheets in 43 appearances last season, has joined the Tractor Boys on a four-year deal. Scherpen arrives at Portman Road with previous Premier League experience, having spent four years at Brighton - mainly on loan - between 2021 and 2025.
— Yahoo Sports

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