Ipswich Town: Fans react to Omari Hutchinson signing

The club agreed the deal on Friday, subject to the 20-year-old forward passing his medical. He duly did, and the move was officially announced at 10.15pm on Sunday.

Hutchinson will move for an initial £18m, with add-ons and bonuses on top. There is no buy-back clause for Chelsea, but there is a sell-on agreement in place.

Here's what fans are saying on social media....

Feels a big moment already in our first PL transfer window in 22 years.

Dare say it won’t be the last time our record transfer fee is broken this summer.

What a time to be a Towen fan.

— Martyn (@Martyn1988) June 30, 2024

Absolutely buzzing beyond words! He was my 5 year old son’s favourite player last season and I can’t wait to tell him tomorrow that Omari has signed permanently 😀✍️💙🙏

— IanJamesRuns (@IanJamesRuns) June 30, 2024

the most exciting signing ever as a town fan. 5 years too! 😮‍💨

— matt (@MattSkene) June 30, 2024

We would not have got Omari without keeping McKenna. Whatever other business we do, think these 2 will be the most significant. Bring on the Premier League 🔥

— Liz G💙 (@LizITFC) June 30, 2024

It’s a lot of wedge but he has high ceiling in performance and future value. A significant signing, well played to all

— Paul C Gerrard (@harrythomas007) June 30, 2024

Real statement of intent. A special buy for #ITFC to show fans, staff, other players where we are now. 5 years, big money and only the first through the door 👀
Only negative, can’t sleep due the timing 😂😂

— Ben Notley (@BenNotley) June 30, 2024

Only fitting that the man who scored our final goal as a Football League club after 22 years will walk out onto the pitch in a Town shirt on our Premier League return. Welcome home, Hutch.

— Darren Campbell (@DGDCampbell) June 30, 2024

Massive signing, certainly announces our intentions first the Premier League, Star 💫 Boy returns!

— djm_blue (@djm_blue) June 30, 2024

How am I feeling - “My Aunt has never been giddier, sir”.

— James Cummins 🇺🇦 (@jcitfc79) June 30, 2024

So bloody happy! Was always going to be the best move for him.
Everyone loves him here and McKenna knows how to get the best out of him 💙💙💙💙💙

— JenITFC (P) (@tifacloud182) June 30, 2024

I really like him & he has huge potential,
But it’s a lot to tie up in 1 man who wasn’t first 11 a year ago (in the Championship).
But, I trust in KM
But, an injury or form loss and we’re over committed.
But, he could be amazing.
Oh God, I don’t know. Trust the process and pray.

— Little Melon Man (@Melon_Little) June 30, 2024

Massive. Statement of intent.

No longer will we be seen as little old Ipswich making up the numbers.

We are here to attack the EPL

— Hank Voight (@wasiwittyonce) June 30, 2024

Properly buzzing. 1st KMc and now Omari, it’s a huge statement. KMc can get the best from him and he was on 🔥 at the end of last season. Sammy will look after him

— Chris May (@Berkstractorboy) June 30, 2024

Absolutely the best news !!!

— Amanda Bonner (@BonnerAman48727) June 30, 2024

MASSIVE! But I have a feeling its just the start…

— Mike Amos (@MikeAmos23139) June 30, 2024

HUGE

— Paul Draper (@TheBlackGate) June 30, 2024

This is all still a simulation

— Saj M (@5aj_m) June 30, 2024

Massive statement

— David Eaton (@DavidEa75371711) June 30, 2024

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

— Nick (@tractorboynickw) June 30, 2024

Shows that we mean business 👊💙

— Sticky74 (@Sticky741) June 30, 2024

Lost for words...well, cock a hoop actually! Ruddy hell. We've only gone and done it!

— Bono (@BonoITFC) June 30, 2024

Now.
Can I please never, ever, EVER hear the name 'Matteo bloody Sereni' again.
Ever.
With strawberry sauce on top

Thanks awfully

— Mick Lumley (@MickLum) June 30, 2024

Biggest signing since we got Stewart

— james parker (@jamesparker17) June 30, 2024

We have been in stasis for 23 years, this is a statement.

Assuming this is set to be paid over 3-4 years, and that we are getting Johnson on a free, the financial potential to get quality CB, MC, AML & Striker(s) needed is exciting.

Anything seems possible with McKenna.

— Matt Thomas (@Iamspartacus80) June 30, 2024

First of a number… it’s a great start…

— Steve Lewis (@lewyitfc) June 30, 2024