Transfers
Maeda agreed a three-year contract with the newly-promoted Premier League club after four and a half years with Celtic where he lifted five Scottish titles, three Scottish Cups and two Scottish League Cups.
The 28-year-old scored 79 goals in 212 appearances for Celtic and was a member of the Japan squad that reached the last 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 before losing to Brazil.
"I am very proud to sign for Ipswich Town. I have always dreamed of playing in the Premier League and I am very happy I can realise that dream with this club," he said.
"I have loved all of the conversations with the club and they have made me feel very welcome.
"My aim will always be to battle hard, score goals, and provide assists for my team – I will always run and give everything that I have."
Lee, meanwhile, closed the PSG chapter of his career after joining from Valencia in 2023.
He scored 16 goals in 124 appearances for two-time European champions PSG and collected 12 trophies, but had limited playing time under Luis Enrique and suffered a thigh injury in January.
"Atletico de Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have reached an agreement for the transfer of Kang-In Lee, who has signed for our club until June 30, 2031," said the Spanish club.
"A talented left-footed midfielder, the 25-year-old can operate in the attacking midfield role or from either wing, and stands out for his vision, exquisite ball control and ability to pass and shoot," said his new club.
There was good news for Uzbekistan’s Abdukodir Khusanov after he agreed to a five-year contract extension with Manchester City.
Khusanov helped City win the FA Cup and League Cup last season, as well as finishing second in the Premier League after joining from French side Lens in January 2025.
He has been capped 30 times for Uzbekistan and featured at the World Cup, playing in all three of their Group K matches.
"This is a great day for me and my family. I am really happy to extend my stay at City," Khusanov said.
"I've enjoyed every minute since I arrived in Manchester and I feel I am growing and learning a lot as a player.
"I have a new challenge now, which is to impress (new manager) Enzo Maresca and his staff and ensure I am in his team regularly. I am determined to do that."
Other confirmed transfers saw Islamic Republic of Iran full-back Milad Zakipour join Tractor FC from Sepahan SC while Japanese midfielder Takumu Kawamura returns to Sanfrecce Hiroshima after two seasons away with Austrian side FC Salzburg.
Source: AFP
