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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ipswichboi added 21:20 - Aug 28 Muy bien
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jas0999 added 21:21 - Aug 28 Another loan, which is far from ideal. But we needed a striker … welcome!
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TimmyH added 21:39 - Aug 28 Hurrah! Welcome Ivan.
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chepstowblue added 21:46 - Aug 28 I don't want to hear about stupid bloody assists(a word that only entered the game to cover up how sh*t Raheem Sterling is and to earn people points in fantasy football leagues). Just put the ball in the net fella.
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Mark added 21:48 - Aug 28 Fantastic! We needed a new striker and to get a former Spain U21 International is brilliant. It is a pity there is no option to buy, but I prefer the straight loan to the 10-12m Euro commitment to buy. I couldn't understand why he would be worth that much when Como only paid 2m in January.
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Jollyblue added 21:48 - Aug 28 Yes blueboy1981 was panicking. Funnily enough, not everyone was.
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Karlosfandangal added 21:50 - Aug 28 Mmmmmm it’s a poor window they say….. yet Town have signed 9 players and possible 2 or 3 more That makes a 32 man squad…….who will be leaving for good or on loan I wonder Al Hamani Woolfie Humphrey Clarke
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awayfan added 21:51 - Aug 28 Welcome, El Tiburón!
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ArnieM added 21:52 - Aug 28 This window now has a MUCH better feel to it. Fingers crossed these new players settle quickly and bed in well to create a "team". UPPA TOWEN!!
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bobble added 22:02 - Aug 28 What have the spanish ever done in football ?
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planetblue_2011 added 22:05 - Aug 28 There’s the striker!! Get in! COYBS
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Sir_Monte_Carlo added 22:09 - Aug 28 A striker, ladies and gentlemen, a striker! Can you believe it?
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blue86 added 22:20 - Aug 28 Now I'm happy! Finally a striker. No we should have a competitive squad, well done Town.
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blues1 added 22:28 - Aug 28 Bobble. Assuming that's meant to be a joke?
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gosblue added 22:36 - Aug 28 Welcome Sharkry.
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jayceee added 22:38 - Aug 28 I feel like he's gonna be a crowd favourite! :)
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Bert added 22:40 - Aug 28 Excellent and on our terms. No panic amongst the fans who are balanced in their thoughts and opinions. Well done Ashton.
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DifferentGravy added 22:44 - Aug 28 Erm......a 1 in 6 goalscoring record.........
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atty added 22:53 - Aug 28 Good news l think and the same for Furlong and Nunez. I have a feeling that McAteer will prove to be the star signing of this window. A lot of unexpected changes and more to come with departures l guess.
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shakytown added 23:10 - Aug 28 Just hope Kmac does not wait 3 months to play him.
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Gforce added 23:28 - Aug 28 Welcome aboard Ivan.This will hopefully end up like the Hutchinson situation, whereby if he has a good season, we can negotiate to buy him in the summer. On a side note Southampton are also signing some very good players ,Finn Azzas & Tom Fellows,both signed today.
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armchaircritic59 added 01:06 - Aug 29 Well, at last it seems virtually everyone is on the same wavelength in here, it's been quite some ride over the past day or so. Need to work out who's who and what's what, and try and guess who's going to be shipped out as well. If we end up with any more signings, it's going to be several, I think I can guess at 2 or 3. Gforce, I was on about getting Finn Azaz before the start of last season, think he'll do a good job at Southampton. Can't be greedy however, only so many midfielders you can have. Finally, a welcome to ITFC Ivan. Several years before he hits his peak, so a bit of a work in progress after not much football for a while. I will give him some time, even if others are more impatient! Should anyone be interested, the correct pronounciation of his name is: Eevan Athon. Thus ends todays language lesson!

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BangaloreBlues added 06:11 - Aug 29 OOooo I've got a good feeling about this one. We need a shark in our team. All the deals coming good at the last minute as expected. Excellent, bring on Saturday and three points against the Rams.
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Bazza8564 added 07:00 - Aug 29 Ashton delivers again. Nunex today, Caceres and Egeli hopefully to come? Can't help feeling if we land those, there will be some exits. Wolfy, Ali (in time), but we will end up with an awful lot of forwards. Hirst, Ivan, Ogbone, McAteer, Burns, Chaplin, Akpom, Clarke, Jaden and Szmodics. Can't help feeling Wes may not play again here, sadly, and even that would still leave 9 for 4 spots.

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Danishtractor added 07:10 - Aug 29 In danish media right now. Egeli is coming!
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