The prospects of Ipswich Town securing a deal for Ajax forward Chuba Akpom have raised significant financial opportunities for the Dutch club, with reports suggesting the club could benefit to the tune of around €13 million.
Currently aged 29, Akpom has been the subject of interest from both Ipswich Town and Birmingham City . Initially, a loan move to Ipswich was progressing smoothly, but the deal hit a snag when Birmingham City entered the fray, seeking to make the move permanent .
According to De Telegraaf, Ajax would have preferred selling Akpom outright to Birmingham. However, the club now considers the loan-to-buy proposal from Ipswich as a favorable outcome. Under this arrangement, Ipswich’s loan includes an €8 million fixed transfer fee to be paid if the club secures promotion back to the Premier League. Additionally, an extra €2 million would be payable if Ipswich avoids relegation in the season following their promotion .
On top of that, Ipswich will pay 60 percent of Akpom’s salary during the loan spell, effectively enabling Ajax to save approximately €3 million in wage costs . When factoring in these savings, the total financial benefit for Ajax could reach €13 million, making the deal particularly appealing from their standpoint .
From Ipswich Town’s side, this structure allows them to spread the financial burden — tying the transfer fee to promotion and survival objectives, which aligns payment with on-field success.
In summary: Ajax stands to gain substantially under this deal, thanks to fixed fees and substantial wage savings. For Ipswich, if they manage promotion and subsequently survive, the structured payments make this a well-balanced and strategically sound deal.
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