Jens Cajuste Set for Ipswich Town Return as Loan Deal Agreed with Napoli

Ipswich Town and Napoli have agreed on a deal for Swedish midfielder Jens Cajuste to return to Ipswich on loan. If Ipswich are promoted to the Premier League, they must purchase Cajuste.

WHAT IS THE DEAL?

Ipswich Town and Napoli have agreed on a loan move for Cajuste, who played for Town last season, with only the player’s approval missing. Ipswich will pay a £2 million loan fee, with the obligation to buy increasing to £7.5 million if they are promoted. Cajuste’s decision is still pending, but sources close to the negotiations are optimistic, with the Championship season just a week away. However, reports indicate that Besiktas’s loan deal for Jens Cajuste includes a €1 million loan fee and a €6.5 million buy option clause.

BACKGROUND AND IMPACT

During the 2024-2025 season, Cajuste was a crucial player for Ipswich Town, creating a great impression in his first season. He played on a regular basis but that was not enough as the club got relegated on their 1st season back in the Premier League. Cajuste’s return would provide them the midfield depth they need to gain promotion. He had limited opportunities at Napoli, and a move away provides him with another opportunity.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR IPSWICH TOWN AND CAJUSTE?

Cajuste must now make a final option, which will likely happen in the next few days. Ipswich Town begin their 2025/26 Championship season against Coventry City next weekend. Both clubs competed for automatic promotion last season, with Coventry falling just two points short of Ipswich. Ipswich would benefit from Cajuste’s presence in their pursuit of an automatic promotion slot.