Ipswich bring Championship Golden Boot holder to the top flight | OneFootball

Ipswich Town have completed the signing of Sammie Szmodics from Blackburn Rovers for a fee of £9m.

The 28-year-old has signed a four year contract with the Tractor Boys, and becomes the latest Championship player to be signed by Kieran McKenna upon promotion.

Largely operating as an attacking midfielder, he was the top scorer in the second tier last season, scoring 27 goals and helping Rovers to safety.

One of his last goals for the club was a winner at Leeds United, which helped his new side seal promotion and should make him a fan favourite from day one.

The Irish international, who made his debut for his country earlier this year, leaves Ewood Park two summers after joining from Peterborough United.

Szmodics will hope to make his Premier League debut on August 17, when Ipswich welcome Liverpool to Portman Road in what will be their first top flight game in 22 years.