Jens Cajuste Set for Ipswich Town Return on Loan with Promotion Clause

Jens Cajuste is set to return to Ipswich Town from Napoli on loan, with a £2 million fee. There’s a £7.5 million rule to buy if Ipswich gets promoted this season. If they go up, Cajuste will sign a long-term contract until June 2029, making his stay in England permanent, as reported in a recent agreement between Ipswich Town and Napoli.

LOAN DEAL WITH PROMOTION CLAUSE AGREED

Napoli agreed to let midfielder Jens Cajuste join Ipswich Town on loan for the 2025-26 season. The deal includes a £2 million loan fee, and if Ipswich gets promoted, they must buy Cajuste for £7.5 million. This move comes after Cajuste spent last season at Ipswich, helping the team in the Premier League. Other clubs like Besiktas, Crystal Palace, and Burnley were interested, but Cajuste chose to return to Portman Road instead of a more profitable move to the Saudi Pro League. Last season, the Swedish midfielder played 35 games for Ipswich where he was already at loan and is not part of the plans for the Serie A side, according to reports detailing his contributions.

IPSWICH FOCUS ON STABILITY AFTER NARROW ESCAPE

The move shows Ipswich Town’s dedication to building on last season’s relegation from the Premier League. Under Kieran McKenna, Ipswich was relegated and now plans to strengthen their squad for another tough campaign. Cajuste impressed during his previous loan, bringing experience from Italy’s top league and adding stability to the midfield. The deal shows Ipswich’s aim to avoid the drop this time and aim for a higher place in the table. Meanwhile, Napoli aims to reshape their squad after disappointing performances, having missed European spots last year.

LOOKING AHEAD TO THE NEW SEASON

Cajuste is expected to be in the squad as Ipswich prepares for its first match in the new Championship season. The club wants to see their investment pay off, especially as relegation rivals have all gotten stronger over the summer. With a committed and settled squad, McKenna will rely on Cajuste to anchor Ipswich’s midfield and play a key role in their survival hopes. The team opens their Championship campaign soon, and the goal will be to gain promotion back to the Premier League as soon as possible.