Ipswich sign midfielder Lukic from Fulham

What the report says

Ipswich Town have completed the signing of Serbia midfielder Sasa Lukic from Fulham for an undisclosed fee, according to BBC Sport. The 29-year-old has agreed a deal running until 2030 and becomes the second player to move from Fulham to Ipswich this summer, after Morocco defender Issa Diop.

BBC Sport reported that Lukic made 26 Premier League appearances last season and 106 appearances in total for Fulham after joining from Torino in January 2023. Before that, he spent seven seasons at Torino, where he played 168 matches and scored 14 goals. Lukic has also built a strong international record, earning 62 caps for Serbia and representing his country at the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024.

The signing adds experience to Ipswich’s squad as they prepare for the new season. Manager Gary O’Neil said Lukic brings top-flight know-how and consistency, while Lukic said he was looking forward to playing at Portman Road as a home player. He also referred to the atmosphere he experienced there in a previous Premier League visit. The move is significant because established midfielders can help newly promoted or rebuilding clubs adjust to the demands of the Premier League, although the article does not say how Ipswich plan to use him.