Ipswich Town sign former Rotherham United striker Freddie Ladapo on three-year deal

Ipswich Town have made their first summer signing, confirming the arrival of striker Freddie Ladapo on a three-year deal.

The 29-year-old joins the Blues on a free transfer after he was released by Rotherham United at the end of his contract.

Ladapo is a proven goalscorer at League One level, finding the back of the net 51 times in his last three seasons in the third tier.

Last season saw Ladapo register 15 goals in 41 appearances for Rotherham - a record of just under one in three - as the Millers were promoted back to the Championship.

Ladapo told the club website: “I’ve had a long day doing paperwork, the medical and meeting people, but I am so pleased to have signed here.

“Everyone has been so good to me already and shown me around the training ground and stadium.

“The chance to come and play for this club, with the history and fanbase it has, is brilliant for me. I am buzzing.

“The manager has plans and goals here, and this feels like the perfect fit for me.”

Kieran McKenna added: "We are really happy to have secured Freddie’s services.

“He is a proven goalscorer at this level but beyond that he brings qualities to the side that we think will be important for us.

“Freddie has a good physical stature, the ability to run beyond the defence, and is good in one-on-one situations.

“He’s a signing that we think can be really important for us.”