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# Town close in on Napoli midfielder Jens Cajuste
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/town-close-in-on-napoli-midfielder-jens-cajuste/
- Published: 2024-08-16T11:59:50.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-07T13:51:37.000Z
- Description: Ipswich Town are closing in on a deal to sign Napoli’s Jens Cajuste on loan for the 2024/25 season, with a reported obligation to buy should Town remain in the Premier League.
- Author: Ash Read
- Tags: Opinion, Ipswich Town FC, #article, Ipswich Town Football Club, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

The 25-year-old Swedish midfielder had previously been close to joining Brentford and was also linked with Everton.

**The big picture:** Cajuste brings top-level European experience to Ipswich's midfield, an area the club has prioritised strengthening this summer.

His arrival, alongside the acquisition of [Kalvin Phillips](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/kalvin-phillips/), significantly boosts Town's options in the middle of the park with Phillips and Cajuste joining Sam Morsy, Massimo Luongo, Jack Taylor, and Cameron Humphreys.

![Jens Cajuste](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1723809333-jens-cajuste-1.jpg)

Jens Cajuste playing for Sweden (Alamy)

**On the pitch:** The 23-cap Sweden international is a well-rounded midfielder who's effective at winning the ball and disrupting opponents' play, while also possessing the skill to dribble past the opposition and initiate attacks.

**By the numbers:** At Napoli last season, Cajuste made 26 Serie A appearances (11 starts, 15 off the bench), contributing 2 assists. He also featured in 6 Champions League matches, including 2 starts, totaling 158 minutes.

**But, watch out for:** Discipline issues. Cajuste averaged a yellow card every 144 minutes at Napoli last season, accumulating seven bookings in just 1,009 minutes of play.

This tendency could be problematic in the faster-paced Premier League, especially if, as expected, he sees increased playing time at Town.

**The bottom line:** Despite a challenging year at Napoli following his €12 million transfer from Reims, Cajuste brings vital top-level experience to Town's squad.

With significant potential for growth, he could be a valuable asset in Ipswich's Premier League journey, both for 2024/25 and beyond if his loan becomes a permanent transfer.