Ipswich sign Dutch goalkeeper Scherpen

Ipswich Town have signed goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen ​from Belgian side Union ‌Saint-Gilloise on a four-year deal, the Premier League club ​said on Tuesday.

According to ​British media reports, Ipswich agreed ⁠an initial 8.5m pounds (USD11.29m) fee for the ​Dutchman.

The 26-year-old began his career at FC Emmen before joining ​Ajax Amsterdam in 2019, ​and has had spells at Brighton & ‌Hove ⁠Albion, Vitesse Arnhem and Sturm Graz.

"This move gives me the chance to ​test ​myself at ⁠the highest level and prove what ​I can do," ​Scherpen ⁠said. "I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and starting this ⁠new ​chapter."