Ipswich signs two attacking reinforcements from Strasbourg

Ipswich Town has significantly strengthened its attacking options ahead of the new season with the signings of Julio Enciso and Abdoul Ouattara from Strasbourg. Manager Gary O'Neil secured the deals on Monday, bringing in the Paraguayan international and the promising young Ivorian forward.

Enciso returns to Ipswich for a reported fee of 25 million pounds (29 million euros). The 25-year-old forward previously spent six months on loan at Brighton in 2025, during which Ipswich was relegated from the Premier League. He joined Strasbourg in September 2025 and has now signed a five-year contract with the English club. Enciso also represented Paraguay in the recent World Cup.

With Ipswich preparing for their opening English league match at home against Sunderland this Saturday, O'Neil has also added Ouattara to his attacking lineup. The 20-year-old Ivorian forward has signed a contract running until 2031, with his transfer valued at 17 million pounds (20 million euros).