Ipswich Town have reached an agreement with RC Strasbourg for the permanent transfer of Julio Enciso. The Paraguayan international still needs to undergo his medical and complete the final administrative formalities before his return to Portman Road is officially sealed.
A player who already knows the house
Enciso is no stranger to Ipswich. Loaned by Brighton during the second half of the 2024-2025 season, he quickly made an impression with 2 goals and 3 assists in 13 Premier League appearances. That first experience left a strong enough impression to convince the English club to sign him permanently.
An Alsatian season that changed everything
But the player returning to England is no longer quite the same one who left Brighton. At Strasbourg, Enciso reached a new level. Highly involved in the attacking play, capable of operating between the lines, on the left side or through the middle, close to the striker, he was one of the key figures at Racing. He ends the season with 12 goals across all competitions, confirming his impact and his ability to consistently make his presence felt in the final third.
This spell in Ligue 1 has profoundly changed the perception of the player. Enciso did not just rediscover playing time after a difficult period at Brighton: he became an attacking asset capable of tipping matches. His drive, his activity between the lines and his sense of danger made him one of the most closely watched profiles on the market this summer.
O'Neil, a coach who knows him inside out
The context makes this return to Ipswich all the more interesting. Gary O'Neil knows Enciso perfectly well, having managed him at Strasbourg during the second half of the season. The English coach therefore knows exactly what the Paraguayan can bring and will be able to hand him a role of responsibility quickly.
A new chapter, this time to last
For Ipswich, the deal goes well beyond a simple return. The club gets back a player already familiar with the English environment, but above all a more assertive and more ambitious Enciso following his French experience.
After Brighton, Ipswich and Strasbourg, the Paraguayan is set to open a new chapter in England. This time, he returns to Portman Road with the ambition of establishing himself there long-term and becoming one of the attacking driving forces in Gary O'Neil's project.
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