Swansea Signs Australia Defender Cameron Burgess From Ipswich

Cameron Burgess, a 29-year-old Australian centre-back, has signed a three-year contract with Swansea City after leaving Ipswich Town, where he was out of contract. Burgess, who recently helped Australia qualify for the 2026 World Cup, chose Swansea over interest from clubs including La Liga sides Girona and Valencia, as well as Scottish club Rangers, seeking consistent playing time to secure his national team position. Swansea's head coach Alan Sheehan praised Burgess as an experienced and consistent performer who has risen through the divisions to become a full international and emphasized his commitment to the club's vision. Director of football Richard Montague highlighted Burgess's recent Premier League experience and the positive impact he is expected to have on the squad. The signing is part of Swansea's strategy to blend youth with proven performers, with global head of analytics Adam Worth expressing excitement about Burgess's contributions. Burgess had previously played a key role in Ipswich's back-to-back promotions and competed for a starting role with Jacob Greaves before deciding to move to Swansea for better opportunities.