On 16 June 2008, Balkestein signed a two-year contract with Ipswich Town with the option of a further year extension, and a fee of # 180,000 was paid to his former club SC Heerenveen as compensation.
June 2008, Balkestein signed a two-year contract with Ipswich Town with the option of a further year extension. This was on 16. June 2008, a fee of # 180,000 was paid to his former club SC Heerenveen as compensation. This was on 16.