Jack Clarke joins Ipswich Town

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Clarke sends emotional 108-word message to Sunderland fans after Ipswich transfer

James Copley

Jack Clarke has penned an emotional message to Sunderland fans following his departure

Jack Clarke has penned an emotional message to Sunderland supporters following his move to Ipswich Town yesterday.

Clarke has joined the newly-promoted side for an initial £15 million, which could rise to £20 million depending on performances. Sunderland also have a sell-on clause should Clarke move in future.

Clarke had two years to run on his current contract and with a breakthrough on a new deal not deemed realistic, Sunderland opted to accept Ipswich’s bid.

The former Tottenham and Leeds United winger was spotted at the Stadium of Light before his old teammates took on Burnley at the Stadium of Light in the Championship. Clarke, however, left before the game had begun and was announced as an Ipswich Town player later that evening.

Clarke wrote on Instagram:

“I’m really excited to have joined the club and can’t wait to get going,” Jack added in his opening statement to Ipswich Town fans. “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.”