Ipswich Sign Enciso and Ouattara in Double Raid on Strasbourg
The dual signings reunite Enciso and Ouattara with manager Gary O'Neil, who worked with both players at Strasbourg last season.
- On Monday, August 17, 2026, Ipswich Town manager Gary O'Neil completed the signings of midfielder Julio Enciso and defender Abdoul Ouattara from Strasbourg on five-year deals ahead of Saturday's Premier League opener.
- Both players reunite with O'Neil, having worked under him at Strasbourg last season; the manager praised Ouattara as a "talented young player" and expressed enthusiasm about bringing Enciso back permanently.
- Combined transfer fees for the duo reached 50 million euros , with Enciso's deal valued at £26m and Ouattara's at £17 million, pushing Ipswich's total summer spending above £150m.
- Ipswich hosts Sunderland in their Premier League opener on Saturday, with Ouattara exempt from the 25-man senior squad limit due to his age, providing tactical roster flexibility.
- Strasbourg sold both players amid UEFA financial scrutiny after being advised to "significantly decrease" costs in 2026, generating about 80 million euros in transfer profits to address regulatory requirements.
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