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Town Finally Complete Szmodics Signing
Friday, 16th Aug 2024 12:36

Town have confirmed the signing of forward Sammie Szmodics from Blackburn Rovers, as per TWTD’s report last night.

A month ago, TWTD was first to reveal that Town were in discussions with the Lancastrians regarding the addition of Szmodics, Rovers having turned down an initial offer of £6 million.

Since then, a number of other bids have been turned down but we understand the Blues upped their offer, believed to be £9 million plus add-ons, earlier this week with an agreement finally reached yesterday.

The 28-year-old, who has signed a four-year deal and will wear the number 23 shirt, is delighted the move is finally over the line and have an opportunity to play top-flight football.

He will be available to be in the squad for tomorrow’s opener against Liverpool, the paperwork having been completed before the midday deadline.

“There’s always been interest since I was a kid, but it just felt right this time with the challenge of the Premier League,” he told the club site.

“After speaking to a couple of the lads, including Lewis Travis who was here last season, they just pushed me and said that I need to come and work under this manager, which is something I can’t wait to do. 

“It’s every boy’s dream to play in the Premier League and I’ve always said to my friends, family and agents that I’ll get to the top one day.  

“There’s nothing more I want than to score at Portman Road for Ipswich Town. I am over the moon to be here and looking forward to the season ahead.”

Town boss Kieran McKenna added: “We think Sam brings a lot of different qualities to the squad and is an experienced player who has worked extremely hard over the years to improve his game and to become more and more effective as a player. 

“That was shown last year with the fantastic season he had at Blackburn with the goals he scored throughout the campaign, including one at Portman Road of course. 

“He has a real feel for scoring goals and works so hard for the team both on and off the ball. He knows many of the players here, as well as some of the staff and has ties to the club and to the area. 

“This is a move that works for all parties and he has rightfully earned the chance to play in the Premier League, which I know he is delighted to do at this club. 

“His arrival gives us another really versatile forward player who can operate in different roles and systems, giving us a big goal threat and plenty of other qualities to add to the team.” 

Born in Colchester, Szmodics, a player we understand the Blues have eyed in the last couple of transfer windows, came through the youth ranks with the U’s before breaking into their first team in 2013 prior to a spell on loan in non-league with Braintree.

A move to Bristol City, where Blues CEO Mark Ashton was then in charge, followed in 2019, prior to a switch to Peterborough, initially on loan, before he joined Blackburn in August 2022. Posh are understood to be due a 10 per cent of profit sell-on from the move.

Last season, the forward was top scorer in the Championship with 27 goals, leading to his first international call-ups. He has now won four full caps.

Despite training way from the first-team squad and missing pre-season friendlies while his move was under discussion, Szmodics has made an impressive start to the season, coming off the bench to score in the 4-2 opening-day win against Derby and then scoring twice in the 6-1 Carabao Cup tie victory at Stockport and playing just over the first hour.

Town are also expected to announce the signing of Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips on loan today, while Napoli’s Jens Cajuste is set for a medical having agreed to join, also on loan.


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sheepy606 added 12:37 - Aug 16
There it is!
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Westy93 added 12:37 - Aug 16
Get the F in!!!
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GTRKing added 12:38 - Aug 16
Wow great news now announce Phillips let’s go can’t wait for tomorrow
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JonDouglas4Ballondor added 12:39 - Aug 16
Delighted, think he will get even better under Mckenna. Welcome Sam, same goal tally as last season please!
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Carberry added 12:39 - Aug 16
Is he available for tomorrow?
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JimmyP45 added 12:40 - Aug 16
Carberry, yes he is. Says above "He will be available to be in the squad for tomorrow’s opener against Liverpool, the paperwork having been completed before the midday deadline."
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blues1 added 12:40 - Aug 16
Barberry. Yes, he is
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bringmeaKuqi added 12:41 - Aug 16
Ashton must have been driving around with him for ages
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blues1 added 12:41 - Aug 16
Sorry. Carberry. Darned predictive text
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oldelsworthyfan added 12:41 - Aug 16
Brilliant work Mr Ashton!
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Brazils_Hair added 12:45 - Aug 16
Well chuffed with this. I think this is a superb piece of business. He scores goals in his sleep.
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oioihardy added 12:46 - Aug 16
Give up trying to sign him now en???
Or shall we let ashton work his magic . Know which one I'd rather ...
What a baller we have
4

Lukeybluey added 12:47 - Aug 16
Bravo Mr Ashton and co! Bravo!
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wedgieblue added 12:47 - Aug 16
Simply F**kin YES….!!!
Now let’s secure Phillips & Cajuste…!!
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WhoisJimmyJuan added 12:47 - Aug 16
Finally! A relief to get this done. Just could be our best signing so far....
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getoutevans added 12:50 - Aug 16
loving the signings, they want to play for McKenna!!
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getoutevans added 12:50 - Aug 16
loving the signings, they want to play for McKenna!!
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John_Grose added 12:54 - Aug 16
Finally! welcome Sammie. We have a pretty decent squad now don't we?
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dangerous30 added 12:55 - Aug 16
Great news welcome
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victorysquad added 12:55 - Aug 16
delighted this has finally landed. I am sure his wider family are delighted too that he will be returning to the area.
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Cakeman added 12:57 - Aug 16
Excellent news.
Welcome Sammie.
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planetblue_2011 added 12:58 - Aug 16
At last!! Get in there COYB!! Really can’t wait for tomorrow I’m soooooo excited
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billlm added 12:59 - Aug 16
What a day
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SnowyBlue added 13:01 - Aug 16
Sammy Szmodics is a blue, he hates Norwich.....
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bluebullet29l added 13:02 - Aug 16
Wallop!!!! Get in!!! What a signficant signing. Absolutely delighted.
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