Daizen Maeda has completed a move from Premiership Champions Celtic to Premier League side Ipswich Town.

The Japanese forward leaves Glasgow after joining on New Years’ Eve in 2021, playing 212 times and scoring 79 goals.

He now joins newly-promoted Premier League outfit Ipswich Town in a deal reported to earn Celtic around £10m, with the 28-year-old having one year left on his contract at Parkhead, and becomes the Tractor Boys first ever Japanese player.

Maeda said on his socials: “To the Celtic family, the last four and a half years at Celtic have been the most special chapter of my career and my life.

“It has been an incredible honour to wear this badge, to play for this amazing club, and to share so many unforgettable moments with my teammates, the staff, and the best supporters in the world.

“Thank you for standing by me through every high and low. Your incredible support gave me strength every single day, and I will always be grateful.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in Glasgow who welcomed and supported my family.

“Because of your kindness and generosity, my family was able to enjoy an unforgettable time here. Glasgow will always hold a very special place in our hearts and will forever be our second home.

“My son loves Celtic so much that he already says he wants to wear the Celtic shirt and play at Celtic Park one day. I truly hope that dream comes true, and I hope our family will be back here again someday.”

Maeda will now play at Portman Road until at least 2029 and could be in line for a Premier League debut there against Sunderland on August 22nd.