Arjun Menon
Ipswich Town have secured the signing of defender Issa Diop from Fulham on a four-year contract, the Premier League club confirmed on Wednesday. British media reported the fee at around £8.5 million for the 29-year-old Morocco international.
Diop spent four seasons at Fulham, accumulating 96 appearances across all competitions before making the move to Portman Road.
His career path is well-documented. He started as a senior player at Toulouse, then joined West Ham United in 2018, where he made 121 appearances and scored eight goals across four years. He moved to Fulham in 2022, establishing himself as a dependable Premier League centre-back before Ipswich came calling.
Diop carries significant international momentum into his new role. He has made five appearances for Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and netted against the Netherlands in the tournament, a performance that underlines his quality at the highest level.
“I’m excited to take the next step in my career at Ipswich Town. I know how big the club is and have enjoyed all of the conversations I have had before making the move. I know this is the right place for me.” — Issa Diop
For Ipswich, adding an experienced Premier League defender with World Cup form is a clear statement of intent. Follow TipsGG for continued coverage of the summer transfer window and match previews as the new season approaches.