Town Confirm Azón Loan Signing
Thursday, 28th Aug 2025 20:45

Town have confirmed the signing of Como striker Iván Azón on a season-long loan.

News of the Blues’ interest in the former Spain U21 international first emerged a month ago, a proposed loan move to Valencia having stalled.

A fortnight ago, the 22-year-old travelled to Suffolk to undergo a medical at Portman Road with the deal, which at that stage was a loan with an obligation to buy for a reported €10-€12 million (£8.6 million-£10.3 million) should Town win promotion this season, looking set to go through.

However, it broke down and looked dead in the water until news that the Blues had renewed their interest emerged earlier today with new terms, a straight season-long loan, quickly agreed.

In addition to Valencia, Getafe and an unnamed Bundesliga side were also reported to have shown interest in Azón.

“It feels amazing to join the club,” Azón told the club site. “I feel proud and grateful to be here in Ipswich. It’s a big club with a really big history and I want to work hard and help the team, making the fans proud.

“I have had some great conversations with the manager, Kieran McKenna, who has given me the confidence to give my best every day.

“Ipswich is a club with a lot of history and very passionate fans, which I can’t wait to experience.

“I am a striker who is strong and quick and will give everything for the team. I can’t wait to wear the shirt and play in front of the supporters.”

Zaragoza-born Azón, who is 5ft 11in tall, started his career with his hometown club Real Zaragoza before moving to Como in January for €2 million (£1.7 million) plus a further €500,000 (£435,000).

He is still to make a competitive debut for Como, in part due to injury last season, but featured regularly throughout pre-season, scoring four times. Azón was an unused sub in the 2-0 home victory over Lazio in the opening Serie A game on Sunday.

For Real Zaragoza, he scored 27 goals in 150 appearances, also picking up nine assists.

Azón, who is nicknamed El Tiburón, The Shark, is the fourth Spaniard to represent the Blues following Pablo Couñago, Ivan Campo and Sito.

The addition of Azón, the second signing of the evening, takes the number of players qualifying for the 25-man squad to 29.

Town are also closing in on the signing of Norwich City midfielder Marcelino Nunez on a permanent basis, a £7.5 million fee plus £2.5 million in add-ons having been agreed yesterday.

The Blues are also continuing discussions with FC Nordsjælland regarding the signing of 19-year-old Norwegian international forward Sindre Walle Egeli.

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Danishtractor added 07:16 - Aug 29 Maybe Ed had a little chat with him now he is in Copenhagen for some concerts :-)
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Dissboyitfc added 07:40 - Aug 29 Differentgravy exactly the same ratio as pablo when he came in as a raw youngster!
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EricGatesShinpad added 07:46 - Aug 29 Love it - El Tiburon Azul !!! I can see it already, as a variation of the the old Broadhead tune... 'Shark is on fire , your defence is terrified, shark is on fire , ......
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blueboy1981 added 07:50 - Aug 29 I see in the eyes of some - we have another unheard off, but World Class Player. Some do need to give their head a Wobble before becoming orgasmic about such ! But that’s an Ipswich Fan trait !!
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DifferentGravy added 07:55 - Aug 29 I get your point Dissboyitfc but not statistically accurate . Pablo was closer to 1 in 3 at the time. Azon has played around 150 games as well so, if there is a comparison, its that they are both Spanish and youngsters. Happy to welcome the player and hopefully he scores more goals than Al-Hamadi ( a 1 in 6 player for us).
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SussexTractor added 07:57 - Aug 29 Got a feeling JAWS will get his teeth into defences, get the goals and will become a favourite like Pablo Counago.
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dirtydingusmagee added 08:03 - Aug 29 Starting to breath easier now looks like it's coming together now ,will prob take some time for them to settle but it's early days not the January window coyb
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wischip added 08:19 - Aug 29 Song for The Shark. Easy words to remember. "Durrrrr Durr.......Durrrrr Durr........Dur Dur Dur Dur Dur Dur Dur Dur"
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tractordamage added 08:39 - Aug 29 Bienvenido a Ipswich Ivan. "Por Arriba. Por Centro. Pro Abajo. Por Dentro." Vamonos!! Try to avoid Norfolk, it has a town called 'Gillipollas'. In English this word is 'Norwich'.
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Gazelle added 08:51 - Aug 29 ‘ When I pick the best team I don’t necessarily pick the best players ‘. Alf Ramsey speaking in 1966 prior to winning the World Cup.
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dirtydingusmagee added 09:01 - Aug 29 Just need a walle to sign for us now.
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Brazils_Hair added 09:23 - Aug 29 Crikey - he looks like a cross between Gary Lineker and Paul Mariner!! I really like this signing. I am excited to see him play.
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