The 28-year-old forward has signed a three-year contract after a successful four-and-a-half-year spell at Celtic, where he scored 79 goals in 212 appearances and won five Scottish Premiership titles, three Scottish Cups and two Scottish League Cups.

Career dream and managerial support

Maeda said joining the Premier League had always been a dream and pledged to work hard, score goals and contribute assists for his new club.

Ipswich manager Gary O'Neil praised Maeda's work rate, physical qualities and proven ability to score and create goals, expressing confidence that he will make a strong impact at Portman Road.