Town have confirmed the signing of winger Jack Clarke from Sunderland on a five-year deal.

On Friday, the Black Cats accepted a fee of £15 million plus a further £3 million in performance-related add-ons for the 23-year-old.

“I’m really excited to have joined the club and can’t wait to get going,” Clarke told the Town site.

“Ipswich have been on a really good trajectory over the last few years and the recruitment this summer has been very impressive, so this was always something I was going to be interested in. 

“Speaking with Kieran McKenna really sells the club and the journey it’s on, as well as what they’re still trying to achieve, and you’re almost silly if you don’t want to jump on board with the way things have been going.

“I try to be an exciting player and contribute goals and assists so I think the style of football here will suit me, so I just feel excited to meet the lads and get started now.” 

York-born Clarke joined the Leeds United academy in 2009 and went on to make his first steps in senior football with the Whites in 2018, going on to make five starts and 20 sub appearances, scoring two goals.

His performances for the West Yorkshiremen led to an £8,500,000 move to Tottenham in July 2019, after Town boss Kieran McKenna had left the North Londoners.

Spells on loan back at Leeds, QPR, Stoke and Sunderland followed before the switch to Wearside was made permanent in July 2022, signing a four-year deal.

Lazio, West Ham United and Southampton had previously been linked with Clarke, who scored 15 times and recorded four assists last season.

Overall for Sunderland, the former England U20 international has made 90 starts and four sub appearances, scoring 27 times.

The Blues have been on the lookout for a left-sided forward with a move for Hull City’s Jaden Philogene coming close to completion before the England U21 international instead opted to rejoin Aston Villa.

Photo: ITFC/Matchday Images

Sir_Bob added 19:37 - Aug 24 Now that my son, is tip top
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Tommy_ITFC added 19:37 - Aug 24 Cracking signing , will be good to get him and a few of the other new boys (Cajuste , Phillips etc) minutes against wimbledon
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BuckieBlue added 19:38 - Aug 24 If he can be a consistent wide man for us, he could be worth his weight in gold. Welcome JC.
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Saxonblue74 added 19:39 - Aug 24 Great news. Glad we didn't get Philogene now!
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number8 added 19:40 - Aug 24 The one I wanted from day one. Excellent stuff, I can’t wait to see him in a town shirt playing!,
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SuffPunch added 19:41 - Aug 24 This signing really pleases me. Will give us a great balance, and take the load off Leif.
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norfstanda added 19:48 - Aug 24 Jack Clarke's on fire. Your defense is terrified. Jack Clarke's on fire. Your defense is terrified.
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bluelad7 added 19:48 - Aug 24 5 year contract, that really is building for the future and safe guarding the asset. Well chuffed we got this one done. Philogene who?
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leagueonescum added 19:52 - Aug 24 Welcome aboard Jacky boy. Very happy with this signing, now let's get the tractor going.
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Saxonblue74 added 20:02 - Aug 24 Is this a considered timing for this and the O'Shea press release I wonder? The perfect antidote to a likely negative result? Wouldn't put it past ITFC these days, attention to detail in every aspect!
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ArnieM added 20:07 - Aug 24 Congratulations on your decision to join us Jack. You won’t regret it!
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dirtydingusmagee added 20:13 - Aug 24 Saxon thats exactly what i thought, i had feeling this morning it would be announced late today to soften the result and keep us all chipper. Weĺl chuffed with J C signing,
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 20:26 - Aug 24 Clever thinking, Saxon. Really pleased with this signing. Not so bothered about Broja either way.
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Crawfordsboot added 20:26 - Aug 24 It’s interesting to note that with these two signings our probable first eleven is likely to include very few of those players who gained us the double promotion. Harsh but that’s the reality. It will take a little while for the new boys to bed in so it’s not worth getting overly down about results against Liverpool and City. From my perspective we just need to enjoy the journey, hope we can survive this year and then consolidate next year.

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Dutchman1 added 20:36 - Aug 24 Excellent business all summer and some real depth to the squad now. It may a take a bit of time to get all the pieces in place but I am very optimistic this team will be a great success in the top flight.
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Saxonblue74 added 20:38 - Aug 24 Steve ITFC Sweden, I seem to be in the minority but I’d love to see Broja sign. A 22 year old striker with real talent for the boss to develop for an initially small (relatively) outlay.
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CaptainAhab added 20:40 - Aug 24 Amazing stuff, what a squad were putting together!
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Billysherlockblue added 20:43 - Aug 24 Im with you on this saxonb
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rdibble added 20:53 - Aug 24 Wow welcome Jack I’m convinced your going to be a great success with the mighty blues
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TimmyH added 21:01 - Aug 24 Good signing, will cause defenders problems even at this level but will have to up his work rate when not in possession. Welcome Jack as wish you all the best!
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cmarkchips added 21:40 - Aug 24 Hope we look at an alternative to Broja , even if only a 6 month loan until Hirst is properly fit again. Seems unlikely the Broja deal will resurrect so maybe Nketiah from Arsenal ?
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Gforce added 21:56 - Aug 24 A fantastic signing for us,but delving into the Sunderland forums,they are not happy. They believe we've got an absolute bargain at 15 million,when compared with the Summerville deal at 25 million and the Rutter deal at 40 million. They believe he was sold way to cheaply,and to be fair they've probably got a point. They're also not happy with him choosing Ipswich and seem to think he should have gone to a so called bigger club ie the Henderson deal years ago,when he chose Liverpool. All sour grapes,as far as I'm concerned ! Oh one more thing they are also saying wouldn't it be ironic,if Sunderland go up this year and Ipswich go down. Not very likely I say !

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jayceee added 22:32 - Aug 24 KMK: "For me to stay, I want a big transfer budget." ITFC Board: "Ok - how much money do you need?" KMK: "All of it." ITFC Board: "... Ok."
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ArchiRob added 00:22 - Aug 25 Great signing hope much preferred to Phil O Gene the bench warmer
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hyperbrit added 00:49 - Aug 25 frankly giving Leif a chance to concentrate of his defending is a bonus as well. Great signing
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