Ipswich Town striker Ali Al-Hamadi joins League One club Sheffield Wednesday on loan deal
Published: 12:16, 26 August 2026
| Updated: 12:21, 26 August 2026
Ipswich Town striker Ali Al-Hamadi has completed a season-long loan switch to Sheffield Wednesday.
Earlier this summer, the 24-year-old was on the verge of joining Polish club Rakow Czestochowa, only to see the move called off at the 11th hour due to an issue relating to his medical.
However, Al-Hamadi has now secured an alternative destination as he heads for Hillsborough for the remainder of the campaign.
It marks a return to League One for the forward, who spent the previous campaign on loan in the third tier with Luton Town.
“What people are getting is a really hungry Ali at this moment,” he told the Wednesday website. “I'm feeling the best I've felt physically and mentally for a long time. You can expect someone who gives their all and wears a heart on their sleeve.
“I was impressed by the manager (Henrik Pedersen)’s attention to detail, his human nature of how he gets you as a person. That's part of it sometimes, just having a good connection with the manager.
“I've always had a good relationship with fans, I’m someone who gets it and tries to buy into the team and the culture of the club, that's the sort of person I am.
“I'm honestly really, really delighted to be here. You can't pass up an opportunity to play for a club like this. It seems in a really good place from top to bottom, so a perfect time.”
Meanwhile, Wednesday’s sporting director, Simon Wilson, added: “Ali is an exciting, athletic forward whose aggressive pressing and ability to run in behind will add another dimension to the team.
“He enjoyed a rapid rise at Wimbledon, quickly establishing himself as one of the most exciting young forwards in the EFL before earning a move to Ipswich, where he was part of the team that won promotion to the Premier League.
“Since then, Ali has gained valuable experience in the Championship and at international level, continuing to develop his all-round game. That progression was evident in a series of positive performances at this summer’s FIFA World Cup.
“Our references on Ali have been extremely strong, particularly around his character and mentality. We believe he will fit really well into our dressing room and the culture we are building at the training ground, and we are delighted to welcome him to Hillsborough.”
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