Premier League transfer news: Morocco defender Issa Diop leaves Fulham to join Ipswich after club’s promotion

Morocco defender Issa Diop returned from the FIFA World Cup to switch between Premier League clubs on Wednesday, joining newly promoted Ipswich Town from Fulham.

Ipswich said the 29-year-old centre back signed a four-year contract for an undisclosed transfer fee, which was reportedly £8.5 million ($11.4 million).

Diop, a former France youth and Under-21 international, started in five of Morocco’s six games at World Cup, a campaign which ended in the quarterfinals after a 2-0 loss to France.

He scored a stoppage-time goal header to level against the Netherlands in the Round of 32 before Morocco won a penalty shootout.

Diop’s family ties let him switch eligibility in March under FIFA rules to Morocco from France, where he was born.

Ipswich is Diop’s third Premier League club after spending four seasons each at Fulham and West Ham.

Published on Jul 22, 2026