Kjell Scherpen

Kjell Scherpen contract and transfer fees

Kjell Scherpen's contract with Ipswich Town runs until 30 June 2030 (43 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2030, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract with a club outside England.

Kjell Scherpen has moved for €19m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (4 paid transfers). The biggest: €10m, Union Saint-Gilloise to Ipswich Town, Jul 2026.

Ipswich Town paid €10m for Kjell Scherpen in July 2026. His value is now €12m, €2m above the fee.

Kjell Scherpen transfer history and what each club made

• FC Emmen · sold to Ajax for €2m (Jul 2019)
• Ajax · signed from FC Emmen for €2m (Jul 2019) · sold to Brighton & Hove Albion for €5m (Jul 2021) · profit for Ajax €4m
• Brighton & Hove Albion · signed from Ajax for €5m (Jul 2021) · sold to Union Saint-Gilloise for €2m (Jul 2025) · loss for Brighton & Hove Albion €3m
• Union Saint-Gilloise · signed from Brighton & Hove Albion for €2m (Jul 2025) · sold to Ipswich Town for €10m (Jul 2026) · profit for Union Saint-Gilloise €8m
• Ipswich Town · signed from Union Saint-Gilloise for €10m (Jul 2026) · current club

Kjell Scherpen injury record and availability

Kjell Scherpen has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season Kjell Scherpen has played 360 of a possible 900 minutes (40%): 4 starts and 4 appearances in 10 games, average rating 6.84.

Since 2021, Kjell Scherpen has had 6 injury spells: 319 days out and 49 games missed. Longest: cruciate ligament tear, 191 days (Dec 2023).

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: 2 spells, 43 days out, 8 games missed
• 2024/25: 1 spell, 35 days out, 4 games missed

Ipswich Town injury list

Kjell Scherpen international career: Netherlands caps

Kjell Scherpen has 18 caps for Netherlands U21 (latest Jun 2023) and no senior cap yet.