Ipswich Town has officially brought in Brazilian striker Emersonn Correia da Silva from French Ligue 1 club Toulouse, locking him in on a five-year deal, the Premier League club announced Wednesday.
At just 21 years old, Emersonn is the first player acquired under the club’s new manager Gary O’Neil. British media reports indicate the transfer came at a record-breaking cost of 26.6 million pounds, equivalent to approximately $35.54 million.
The young forward expressed excitement about his move in an official club statement. “I am very proud to sign for Ipswich Town,” he said. “Playing in the Premier League is something I have always dreamed of and I know I have picked the perfect club to do that with.”
Emersonn added, “I will give everything for the team every time I play and I can’t wait to get started and meet my new teammates as well as the supporters.”
During his lone season with Toulouse — which he joined last September — Emersonn appeared in 31 matches and found the back of the net seven times. Prior to his time in France, the forward made 13 appearances for Brazilian club Athletico Paranaense and also had a stint with Turkish side Goztepe.
Ipswich Town will make their return to England’s top division on August 22 when they face Sunderland to open the Premier League campaign. The club last competed in the Premier League back in 2001, earning their way back after finishing as runners-up in last season’s Championship.
