Morocco’s Issa Diop set for Ipswich Town move from Fulham

Morocco international Issa Diop is closing in on a move to Ipswich Town after the newly promoted Premier League club agreed a deal with Fulham for the experienced defender.

According to Sky Sports, Ipswich have reached an agreement worth around £8.5 million to sign the 29-year-old centre-back as they continue strengthening their squad ahead of the new Premier League campaign.

Medical and four-year deal expected

Diop is expected to complete the transfer in the coming days and will reportedly sign a four-year contract once he has successfully undergone a medical.

The move would provide Ipswich with valuable top-flight experience as the club prepares for its return to the Premier League and looks to establish itself back among England’s elite.

Four seasons at Fulham

Diop joined Fulham in the summer of 2022 and went on to make 96 appearances in all competitions during his time at Craven Cottage.

He featured 13 times in the Premier League last season and remained an important defensive option before entering the final year of his contract, a situation that paved the way for his expected departure.

Morocco defender ready for fresh start

Having represented France at youth level, Diop switched his international allegiance to Morocco and recently featured for the Atlas Lions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The defender’s experience at both club and international level is expected to strengthen Ipswich’s back line as they prepare for the demands of another Premier League season.

For African football supporters, the move represents another opportunity for a Morocco international to showcase his talents in one of the world’s most competitive leagues, while continuing the growing presence of African players across the Premier League.