Ipswich Town returning to the Premier League has already cost the club a big 7-figure sum of money prior to the transfer window opening next month 👀

Promotion Comes at a Price: Ipswich’s £9.5m Hit Won’t Trouble McKenna

Ipswich Town are back in the Premier League—and while promotion has delivered a financial windfall, it has also come with a £9.5 million cost that manager Kieran McKenna is unlikely to lose sleep over.

The Tractor Boys sealed an immediate return to the top flight with a commanding 3-0 victory over Queens Park Rangers on the final day of the season. The result capped off another remarkable campaign under McKenna, marking his third promotion in just four seasons.

Although Ipswich’s performances this season may not have always matched the high expectations set by their talented squad, they ultimately achieved what mattered most—promotion. And now, attention has quickly shifted toward preparing for life back in the Premier League.

That preparation has already begun, with two loan deals automatically converted into permanent transfers following the club’s promotion. Chuba Akpom and Cédric Kipré have both secured long-term stays at Portman Road, costing the club a combined £9.5 million.

While that figure represents a significant outlay, it is a drop in the ocean compared to the financial rewards that come with Premier League football. Promotion is expected to bring in substantial revenue through broadcasting rights, sponsorships, and commercial growth.

For McKenna, the immediate priority will be strengthening his squad to ensure Ipswich can compete and avoid relegation next season. Securing players like Akpom and Kipré early could prove to be smart business, providing continuity and stability ahead of a challenging campaign.

Ipswich fans will be more focused on the excitement of returning to the top flight than the cost attached. And if McKenna’s track record is anything to go by, he’ll be confident that this £9.5 million investment is just the beginning of a much bigger plan.