In the 2024 summer transfer window, Jack Clarke made a significant move from Sunderland to Ipswich Town, putting an end to the long-standing speculation about his future at Wearside. The winger joined the Premier League-bound Tractor Boys in a deal reportedly worth £15 million, following his impressive performance with the Black Cats in the second division, where he scored 15 goals in his final season.
Despite Clarke’s successful stint with Sunderland, he struggled to establish himself as a regular starter under Kieran McKenna in the Premier League. In his first year at Portman Road, he made 32 appearances with only 12 starts and notched four assists as the team experienced relegation while Sunderland moved in the opposite direction.
Since joining Ipswich, Clarke has shown promise, scoring four goals in eight appearances before the October international break. As he competes for playing time on the left flank, he aims to help Ipswich secure promotion back to the Premier League. Clarke signed a five-year contract with Ipswich that will keep him with the club until the summer of 2029 with a salary reported at £25,000 per week.
While Clarke’s earnings place him as an above-average earner at Ipswich, he falls short of being among the highest-paid players at the club, with Dara O’Shea leading the pack with a weekly wage of £35,000. Despite his successful tenure at Sunderland, where he was the top earner before moving to Ipswich, Clarke’s salary at Sunderland was estimated at £16,923 per week.
It remains to be seen how Clarke’s career at Ipswich will progress and whether he can continue his positive start to reach his full potential at the club.
