IPSWICH, England (AP) — Morocco defender Issa Diop returns from the game world cup To switch Premier League clubs on Wednesday. He joins newly promoted Ipswich. From Fulham.
Mr Ipswich said: The 29-year-old centre-back signed a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee, reportedly worth £8.5 million ($11.4 million).
Diop, a former France youth player and member of the Under-21 national team, started five of the six games Morocco played in reaching the quarter-finals of the World Cup, which ended in victory. Lost to France 0-2.
He equalized with a headed goal in stoppage time. Netherlands advances to round of 32 before Morocco won the shootout.
Diop’s family ties made him do it. Eligible to switch in March Based on FIFA regulations, he moved from his native France to Morocco.
Ipswich will be Diop’s third Premier League club after spending four seasons at Fulham and West Ham respectively.
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