Ipswich Town have completed the signing of Serbian midfielder Sasa Lukic from Premier League club Fulham on a contract that runs until 2030. The transfer was announced on August 8, 2026, marking Ipswich’s eighth signing of the close-season window [1, 2].
The transfer fee was not publicly disclosed by either club, but The Athletic reported it was around £9 million ($12.14 million) [1, 2]. Lukic, 29, has earned 62 caps for Serbia and played at both the 2022 World Cup and the 2024 European Championship [1, 3, 2].
Lukic has extensive top-flight experience. He made nearly 100 Premier League appearances for Fulham, with BBC reporting 106 appearances in total, including 26 in last season’s campaign [1, 3, 2]. Before joining Fulham, Lukic spent seven seasons at Torino, making 168 appearances, coupled with a loan spell at Levante [1, 3, 2].
Ipswich manager Gary O’Neil, appointed in June 2026, praised Lukic’s experience: "Sasa is a player who brings real experience to the squad heading into the new season. Having played nearly 100 games in the Premier League, he knows what it takes to compete in the division and has been a consistent performer throughout his time at Fulham," he said [3]. O’Neil’s goal remains to secure Ipswich’s Premier League status [1, 2].
Lukic expressed his enthusiasm for the move, commenting, "I have played at Portman Road before in the Premier League and the atmosphere was one of the best I have experienced. I can't wait to play here as a home player." He described himself as "a box-to-box player who gives my all every time I am on the pitch and I'm excited to meet everyone and get started" [1].
This summer, Ipswich also secured another former Fulham player, Issa Diop, bolstering their squad with Premier League experience [3].
Ipswich Town’s signing of Lukic reflects their intent to build a competitive team under O’Neil, with the midfielder expected to take up a key role in the squad as the 2026-27 season approaches.
