Cédric Kipré

Signs with Ipswich Town

Kipre has joined Ipswich Town on a permanent basis from Stade de Reims on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee after a purchase clause was triggered during his loan spell, the club announced.

Analysis: Kipre made 32 Championship appearances during the promotion-winning campaign, scoring three goals against Norwich City, Sheffield Wednesday and Wrexham as Ipswich finished second with 84 points. The center-back was an influential defensive figure throughout the season and expressed his delight at making the move permanent, describing it as a dream to represent the club in the Premier League after feeling immediately at home since his arrival on loan.