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Azor Matusiwa played in the Europa League for Rennes during the 2023-24 season Ipswich Town have signed Dutch midfielder Azor Matusiwa from Rennes for an undisclosed fee and brought in Reims defender Cedric Kipre on a season-long loan. Matusiwa, 27, has agreed a four-year deal at Portman Road following 29 Ligue 1 appearances for Rennes last season, scoring one goal. He began his career in the Ajax youth system in his native Netherlands before spells at De Graafschap and Groningen. He joined Reims in 2021 and then Rennes in last year's January transfer window. Kipre, meanwhile, has plenty of experience of English football with Wigan, West Bromwich Albion and Cardiff City - the latter a loan spell in 2022-23. Cedric Kipre began his career in the youth set-up at Leicester City The Ivory Coast international, 28, made 28 appearances for Reims last season after joining them from West Brom. The Ligue 2 club said the loan agreement with Ipswich includes an option to buy. "I spoke with the manager and I really liked what he said about the way he wants to work, " Kipre told the Ipswich website. "He wants to work hard – I also want to work hard. " Following their relegation from the Premier League, the Tractor Boys begin the new Championship season with an away game against Birmingham City on Friday, 8 August. Latest Ipswich Town news, analysis and fan views Transfers - July 2025 Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Palmer inspires Chelsea to stunning win over PSG in Club World Cup final England set up Sweden quarter-final as Wales exit 'Everything except easy' - how Sinner bounced back to win Wimbledon Tackling the taboos around later-life love A classic Desert Island Discs chat with Ricky Gervais Biopic starring Will Smith as Venus and Serena Williams' father How 7/7 transformed Britain's fight against terrorism 'Everything except easy' - how Sinner bounced back to win Wimbledon 'Needle between England and India sets up Lord's classic' England thrash Wales to seal quarter-final spot. Video England thrash Wales to seal quarter-final spot Sinner storms to first Wimbledon title against Alcaraz - highlights. Video Sinner storms to first Wimbledon title against Alcaraz - highlights 'Champion Lowry recalls incredible scenes as Open returns to Portrush' Late Carse burst keeps England in contention on enthralling day four. Video Late Carse burst keeps England in contention on enthralling day four 'Lamine Yamal turns 18 and takes centre stage at Barcelona' 'Who would have expected that? ' - Swiatek triumphs on grass Sweden thrash Germany to take Group C top spot. Video Sweden thrash Germany to take Group C top spot Swiatek cruises to first Wimbledon title against Anisimova - highlights. Video Swiatek cruises to first Wimbledon title against Anisimova - highlights Anisimova 'frozen with nerves' in heavy Wimbledon loss 'Horror' drop, 'extraordinary' dismissal, 'ridiculous' catch. Video'Horror' drop, 'extraordinary' dismissal, 'ridiculous' catch GB's Kartal joins Sabalenka & Anisimova in best shots of Wimbledon. Video GB's Kartal joins Sabalenka & Anisimova in best shots of Wimbledon Why are Forest set to take Palace's place in Europa League? The downfall of Brescia & potential rebirth in Serie C Diogo Jota: A tribute. Video Diogo Jota: A tribute Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.