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Ipswich Sign Florentino From Burnley on Five-Year Deal

The club says the move is designed to add Premier League and European experience to a midfield that needs reinforcements ahead of the top-flight season.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Burnley - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - January 3, 2026 Burnley's Florentino Luis during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley
Ipswich signing Florentino Luis
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Overview

  • Ipswich confirmed the permanent signing of 26-year-old Florentino Luis on Tuesday on a five-year contract after he completed a medical in Suffolk.
  • The clubs agreed a reported fee of £16 million for the former Benfica midfielder who had been made a Burnley player at the end of last season.
  • Florentino made 25 starts and six substitute appearances for Burnley in the Premier League last season and has Champions League experience from his time at Benfica.
  • The transfer followed a late collapse of a proposed loan to Hull City and interest from other clubs, leaving Ipswich to move quickly to secure a permanent deal.
  • Manager Gary O'Neil said the signing brings experience and balance to central midfield, and Ipswich remain active in the transfer market as they prepare for their Premier League opener on August 22.