Matt Clarke leaves Brighton to join Middlesbrough on three-year contract
- Simon Wilkes
- 25 August 2022
Championship strugglers Middlesbrough have announced the signing of defender Matt Clarke on a three-year deal after Brighton could not guarantee him regular first-team football.
The 25-year-old joins Boro from Brighton on undisclosed terms after he spent two seasons on loan at Derby and last campaign with West Brom.
Clarke has almost 300 appearances to his name with more than 100 of those coming at Sky Bet Championship level.
Upon signing, Brighton boss Graham Potter admitted he could not guarantee Clarke first-team football at The Amex Stadium.
Potter said: "Matt wants to play, and we can't offer him that guarantee. The move to Middlesbrough gives him that opportunity.
"He's been an excellent professional during his time with us, and a pleasure to work with. We wish him well for the future and season ahead."
Middlesbrough are currently sitting second from bottom in the Championship table after failing to win any of their opening five league games - they have drawn three and lost two.
