Ipswich Town’s club-record signing Emersonn scored his first goal for the club during a 4-2 pre-season victory over Union Berlin on August 15, giving the Tractor Boys a promising foundation ahead of their Premier League return.
The 22-year-old Brazilian forward, whose full name is Emersonn Correia de Silva, arrived at Ipswich on July 8, 2026, from French club Toulouse in a deal worth £27 million — a record fee on the selling side as well. Emersonn is the first Brazilian player to represent Ipswich Town.
From pre-season promise to Premier League reality
Emersonn had been finding the net throughout Ipswich’s summer preparation, including a strike against Rayo Vallecano before his goal against Union Berlin on August 15.
In the Union Berlin match, Emersonn scored a close-range tap-in after Jack Clarke sent in a cross that was flicked on by Sindre Walle Egeli. The goal was his second for Ipswich in pre-season, boosting the team’s advantage to 3-1 at halftime.
