Ipswich fans react angrily over signing of Ireland winger

They are not overly pleased.

The Ireland winger has made 56 appearances for the Foxes, who are currently 12th in Championship, five places ahead of the Tractor Boys.

McAteer qualifies for Ireland through his maternal grandparents, and has made six appearances so far, scoring one goal.

However, Ipswich fans are not too hot on the signing.

we’ve had your pants down

— Josh Coalition (@jnathan21___) August 22, 2025

12 million for a winger that doesn’t know how to take a defender on! He’s awful 😂😂

— Brandon Fletcher (@Bran04121992) August 22, 2025

In a statement, the club said: "Ipswich Town is delighted to announce the signing of attacker Kasey McAteer. 

"Kasey joins from Leicester City on a permanent deal and has signed a four-year contract at Portman Road, running until the summer of 2029. 

"The 23-year-old, who can play in a number of attacking roles, was part of the Foxes side which won promotion to the Premier League in 2023/24 and has won six caps for the Republic of Ireland. 

"He will wear the number 20 shirt during his time at Town."

McAteer said: “I’m delighted to be here and can’t wait to get started.

“It’s a very attractive project which is being built here and I want to add myself to that. I’ve been to Ipswich as an away player and I know how good the support is. As soon as I heard Ipswich were interested it was the only move I wanted to make. 

“The aim is to get promoted again and that’s what we will push for every day. I want to be a part of that and I aspire to be the best version of myself, which is something I will be looking to bring to the squad. 

“I’m excited to get to work with the boys and the staff and I can’t wait to meet the fans.”